Browsing by Author "Moffatt, Sharon"

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    High Turnover Among State Health Officials/Public Health Directors: Implications for the Public's Health
    (Wolters Kluwer, 2017-09) Halverson, Paul K.; Lumpkin, John R.; Yeager, Valerie A.; Castrucci, Brian C.; Moffatt, Sharon; Tilson, Hugh; Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health
    State health officials (SHOs) serve a critical role as the leaders of state public health systems. Despite their many responsibilities, there is no formal process for preparation to become an SHO, and few requirements influence the selection of an SHO. Furthermore, to date, no studies have examined SHO tenure or their experiences.
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    Preventing Leader Derailment—A Strategic Imperative for Public Health Agencies
    (Wolters Kluwer, 2018-07) Baker, Edward L.; Boedigheimer, Steven F.; Moffatt, Sharon; Altman, David; Castrucci, Brian C.; Halverson, Paul K.; Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health
    Public health leaders, such as those who serve as state health officials (SHOs), routinely face challenges that are uncertain and complex. Those who reflect on the challenges they face and use those reflections to improve themselves and their teams develop into more effective leaders. Not addressing challenges can lead to the risk of premature “derailment.” In this column, we review research from the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), a global authority in leadership development, which explores the underlying dynamics of derailment. We also share insights gained from ongoing research into SHO success discussed in prior Management Moment columns.1 , 2 Finally, we offer several thoughts on strategies for preventing derailment among senior public health leaders.
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    What State Health Officials Wish They Had Known and How They Learned Best
    (Wolters Kluwer, 2018-01) Baker, Edward L.; Castrucci, Brian C.; Moffatt, Sharon; Babich, Suzanne M.; Boedigheimer, Steven F.; Hancock, Suzanne E.; Tilson, Hugh; Yeager, Valerie A.; Halverson, Paul; Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health