MOHA 580 Related Course Objectives NCHL Competency Definition Criterion
Met or Not Met
Please Indicate
Communication Skills 1 – Writing L.1
L.2
L.3
1,2,3,4,5,
6,7,8 The ability to use written communications in formal and informal situations to
convey meaning, build shared understanding, and productively move agendas forward.
L.1 Uses Generally Accepted English Grammar – Uses subject-verb agreement and parallel structure; Uses rules of punctuation and sentence and paragraph construction; Uses concise thematic construction
L.2 Writes Clearly and Persuasively – Uses fi rst-person appropriately; avoids use of generalities and imprecise language (e.g., clichés); ensures technical material is conveyed clearly according to the audience
L.3 Prepares Effective Written Business Cases and Reports – Uses accurate and complete presentation of facts; Uses logical presentation of arguments pro and con; Develops well-reasoned recommendations; Effectively balances
writing with graphical communications (e.g., charts, scorecards); Prepares concise executive summaries.
Reflection
Information Seeking L.1
L2
L3
L4
L5 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 An underlying curiosity and desire to know more about things, people, and issues, including the desire for knowledge and staying current with health, organizational, industry, and professional trends and developments. It
includes pressing for more precise information; resolving discrepancies by asking a series of questions; and scanning for potential opportunities or information that may be of future use, as well as staying current and seeking best practices for adoption.
L.1 Recognizes Patterns Based on Prior Experience – Sees patterns, trends, or missing pieces/linkages in information; Notices when a current situation is similar or dissimilar to a past situation, identifies the similarities and/or
differences, and takes action accordingly
L.2 Applies Proven Concepts or Trends – Looks at current situations using knowledge of theoretical principles, past occurrences and/or trends; Applies and modifies concepts or methods appropriately
L.3 Clarifies Complex Ideas or Situations – Provides new perspective on challenges by making complex ideas or situations clearer, simpler, and/or more understandable (e.g., re-framing the problem, use of analogy); Assembles
ideas, issues, and observations into a clear and useful explanation; Restates existing observations or knowledge in a simpler fashion; Translates intricate technical information into terms everyone can understand; “boils down”
information
L.4 Creates New Concepts or Breakthrough Thinking – Creates new ways of explaining situations or resolving problems that are not obvious to others and not based on prior experience; Looks at things in new ways that yield new or innovative approaches — breakthrough thinking; Shifts the paradigm by creating a new line of thought
L.5 Fosters an Innovation-Supportive Culture – Creates platforms and/or processes that support staff in identifying and pursuing new approaches to their work; encourages innovative thinkers to develop and test their ideas; Seeks
partnerships and other collaborations that can provide support for innovation
Reflection
Professional and Social Responsibility L1
L2
L3
L4 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 The demonstration of ethics, sound professional practices, social accountability, and community stewardship. Acting in ways that are consistent with one’s values and what one says is important.
L.1 Acts Openly and Honestly – Actions are consistent with organization’s expressed core values; Interacts with staff and other stakeholders in an open and truthful manner; Expresses their beliefs even when the message may not
be welcome; Shares information, insights, or comments when it would be easier to refrain from doing so
L.2 Promotes Organizational Integrity – Ensures that organization adheres to honesty and fair dealing with all constituencies, including employees and community stakeholders; Promotes the development of professional
roles/values that are compatible with the improvement of health and wellness; Serves with a focus on the greater good; Strives to uphold trustworthiness
L.3 Maintains Social Accountability – Develops and implements systems for tracking and sustaining commitments to staff , customers and the community; Acknowledges issues and contributing factors; Publicly admits to mistakes;
Establishes approaches to handling issues and mistakes with openness, honesty, and fairness
L.4 Promotes Community Stewardship – Develops professional roles/values supporting the improvement of individual and population health; Commits to addressing the broader health and wellness needs of the total
population, including adapting new and inclusive approaches that address diverse cultural attitudes about health; Ensures sound organizational stewardship and accountability for dealing with all stakeholders honestly
and equitably
Reflection
Points earned: Met=100 Not Met=0
