Vermont Agency of Human Services Leadership Academy

Issued by Center for Health Care Strategies

Badge earners have completed a leadership development program where participants are empowered to: (1) drive collaboration, programmatic change, and streamline policies and programs to improve results and better serve Vermonters; (2) build a deeper understanding of the Agency of Human Services‘ mission, strategic priorities and key strategies; (3) use levers for driving cross-functional alignment and transformational change; and (4) foster peer relationships and connections across the Agency.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Months
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Balancing Political and Strategic Agility
Budgeting
Business Acumen
Collaboration
Communication
Constructive Feedback
Core Values
Decision Making
Delegation Skills
Engaging Diverse Stakeholders
Government Financing
Health Equity
Influencing Skills
Leading Innovation
Managing Change
Managing Work
Performance Measurement
Planning for Action
Policy Development
Public Administration
Resiliency
Resource Management
Self-Awareness
Systems Thinking
Understanding Trauma and Wellness
Vision And Purpose
Working In Teams

Earning Criteria

The Vermont Agency of Human Services Leadership Academy (VAHSLA), supported by the Vermont Agency of Human Services (AHS), is an eight-month professional development and leadership training program for selected AHS staff. VAHSLA builds the capacity of emerging leaders by providing a forum for professional development that helps participants: (1) engage with peers and current Agency leaders; (2) build staff capacity; and (3) advance the Agency’s mission and strategic goals.