PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Team Characteristics, Composition & Roles

 

TEAM CHARACTERISTICS

The most qualified teams will have representatives from three or more sectors (public, non-profit, private, and other) and have the following:

 

  • Enthusiasm about learning (both personally and as a group).

  • Dedication to deepening trust within the team and with partners and stakeholders.

  • Commitment to team synergy and experience working together with a proven track record of success.

  • Project management skills and experience.

  • Grounding in the content/technical areas related to their AHLP.

 

  • Be in the storming, norming, or performing stage of Tuckman's Stages of Team Development (i.e., not forming stage).

  • Commitment to community engagement.

  • Commitment to improving health equity, addressing social determinants of health, and engaging in a systems approach.

  • Authority and sponsorship to move the work of their AHLP forward.

  • All members currently working in leadership roles.

 

Team size

NLAPH

Teams of four (4) individuals coming from intact coalitions/working groups with cross-sector representation

 

Ideal team members will have experience with leadership beyond the individual level.

 
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TEAM COMPOSITION

Team members should represent a wide range sectors and disciplines, one of which must be public health.

Examples of sectors and disciplines

 

Public sector

DISCIPLINES

  • State and local government

  • Early childhood

  • Environmental health

  • Economic development

  • Military

  • Community relations

  • Public transportation

  • Tribal council

  • County health care system

  • Public school district

  • University/academia

ROLES

  • City planner

  • Community services director

  • County administrator

  • Elected official housing official

  • Parks & recreation director

  • Public health officer

  • Public safety official

  • School administrator

  • School superintendent

  • University faculty

Non-profit sector

DISCIPLINES

  • Arts

  • Civic association

  • Community-based organization

  • Community benefits program

  • Faith-based organization

  • Food and shelter advocate

  • Health care system

  • Immigrant welfare

  • League of Women Voters

  • Voluntary association

  • University/academia

ROLES

  • Clinic director

  • Equity advocate

  • Hospital administrator

  • Mental health provider

  • Retired executive

  • Core university faculty

Private sector

DISCIPLINES

  • Chamber of commerce

  • Food & beverage industry

  • Landlord associations

  • Local merchant associations

  • Private transportation

  • Real estate developer

  • Private health care system

  • University/academia

ROLES

  • Business improvement district representative

  • Business owners

  • Health care practitioner

  • Hospital administrator

  • Land developer

  • Landlord

  • University faculty

Other sector

DISCIPLINES

  • Community resident group

  • Faith-based organizations

  • Homeowner group

ROLES

  • Tenant

TEAM COORDINATOR

Each team selects a member to be the Team Coordinator—a critical role that supports program engagement.

  • Serves as the logistical and communications point person for program staff and coaches

  • Coordinates and facilites team participation in the three-day retreat

  • Coordinates and facilitates monthly team coach calls and the site visit

  • Confers with the coach on issues such as trust building, team dynamics, and conflict resolution

  • Ensures that all program requirements are met by the team, including completion of assessments, webinar attendance, and team activities

  • Leads the integration of learned leadership skills into the team's behavior and practices