Health Care Agency Leadership Development Program

About the Program

Category: Personnel Management, Employment and Training (Best in Category)

Year: 2012

As the baby boomer population begins to move into retirement, counties are beginning to prepare for the next generation of employees. In Orange County, The Health Care Agency Leadership Development Program is a three-level leadership training program that provides employees with ongoing development that contributes to personal and professional growth. Since its launch in January 2007, the Leadership Development Program has offered cost effective, flexible training for the next generation of leaders. Nearly 800 employees, ranging from entry level positions to managers, currently participate in the program, ensuring that the Health Care Agency and other participating agencies remain strong and vibrant organizations through a well-trained and capable workforce. The program quickly gained the attention of other County of Orange agencies and is now a collaborative leadership training effort among multiple agencies, offering cost savings and intergovernmental cooperation. To date, 188 employees have graduated from Level I and II and helped the Agency create a strong, vibrant, and capable workforce.