Public Health Leadership Fundamentals

Designed for working professionals and those who aspire to lead, Public Health Leadership Fundamentals emphasizes practical application of leadership theory to public health. Brian Castrucci, DrPH, MA, President and CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, brings valuable experience and insights to help you understand Public Health leaders and to optimize your leadership style in Public Health. Characteristics of effective leaders and their implementation emerge as an in-depth look at leadership yields valuable lessons applied to Public Health. Leadership theories and models, Systems thinking, Individual skills and leadership tendencies, Emotional Intelligence, and Cultural intelligence form the basis for effective Public Health Leadership

• Understand characteristics of effective public health leaders
• Apply leadership theories and models in health practices
• Enhance personal leadership style in public health settings
• Develop emotional and cultural intelligence in leadership
• Utilize systems thinking in public health management

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short exercises