Learn and Lead: Implementation of a Leadership Development Pilot Program at the Centers for Disease Control and
Alina L Flores1, Robin D Bailey1, Kevin Winfrey2
1Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
|June 24, 2024
Summary
A pilot leadership development program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed feasibility. Participants valued the curriculum, cohort model, and networking opportunities for public health leadership.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Leadership
- Organizational Development
- Workforce Training
Background:
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires adaptable leaders for evolving public health challenges.
- Assessing the feasibility of an enterprise-wide leadership development model is crucial for organizational capacity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility of implementing an enterprise-wide leadership development model at the CDC.
- To gather participant feedback on a pilot leadership program to inform future initiatives.
Main Methods:
- A pilot program, "Learn and Lead," was implemented for early and mid-career nonsupervisory staff.
- Quantitative and qualitative data were collected via weekly surveys and interviews.
- Content analysis and frequency calculations assessed participant feedback on program design and content.
Main Results:
- Key themes from feedback included preferences for course logistics, facilitation, curriculum relevance, and networking.
- The pilot curriculum demonstrated strong alignment with the CDC's leadership development framework.
- Participants highlighted the value of the cohort model and opportunities for self-connection and networking.
Conclusions:
- The pilot program proved feasible and provided valuable insights for enhancing leadership development at the CDC.
- Participant feedback is actively shaping the ongoing evolution of CDC's leadership development strategies.
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