Being Chair has given me new insights into healthcare from those who have had decades more

experience, and the opportunity to apply it to my own leadership experience. -Rob Fraser, Chair, EHL Canada

EXECUTIVE TEAM 2014/15

Are you passionate about starting a forum for Nova Scotia to develop emerging health leaders? Are you excited to create knowledge exchange networks, educational events, mentoring relationships and informed health care and related discussions? Do you want to build your resume and grow your networks?

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Send your application and any questions before December 6, 2013, 5pm AST for a position(s) on the Executive to: ehlnovascotia@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------------

EHL Background
Vision To develop emerging health system leaders across Canada Mission To provide opportunities to support the development of emerging health leaders through the creation of knowledge exchange networks, educational events, mentoring relationships and informed health care and related discussions Mandate Through networking and educational events, Emerging Health Leaders provides a forum for open, collaborative and constructive dialogue on timely national health issues. EHL targets young health leaders from a cross section of health employers in the public, private and not-for-profit sector. Members of EHL will meet to share workplace experiences and perspectives, discuss recent health system publications, communicate forthcoming events including seminars, workshops and conferences as well as engage in rich discussions on a host of political and health related issues.

Note: Each node operates independently; however, there are monthly meetings between the CoChairs at the national level for knowledge sharing

www.emerginghealthleaders.ca Calgary Edmonton London Ottawa Montreal Toronto Vancouver

How To Apply
You are applying for the EHL Nova Scotia Executive Team to carry out the vision, mission, and mandate of EHL Canada. As part of this team, you will start this node to begin an inaugural year for EHL Nova Scotia. Each position is a two-year commitment (2014-15): Co-chair (2) Events Director Treasurer Sponsorship Director Membership Director Communications Director

Send Your Application With all of the Following

1. A copy of your recent resume 2. Answers to the following questions (250 word maximum for each): i. Which position are you interested in? ii. What do you believe you will bring to the position that you are interested in? iii. Why do you want to be on the Executive of EHL Nova Scotia? iv. What do you hope to achieve as part of the EHL Nova Scotia Executive?

Send your application here: ehlnovascotia@gmail.com. In the subject heading: State your name and the position to which you are applying.

**Applications are due December 6, 2013 by 5:00PM AST**

NOTE: You may apply to more than one position; however, separate applications for each will need to be submitted. NOTE: If you are a successful applicant, you will be notified between December 14 and 18, 2013

Your term will start at an orientation meeting on January 13, 2014

EHL Executive Position Descriptions

Co-Chairs (2) Official representatives for EHL Nova Scotia Preside at all EHL Nova Scotia meetings Schedule regularly occurring meetings with the Board Act as a liaison between EHL Nova Scotia and EHL Canada, including attending monthly EHL Canada meetings Sit on other committees as required Represent the majority decision of EHL Nova Scotia when acting on its behalf Monitor and keep knowledgeable of all EHL Nova Scotias activities Discuss matters of concern with the Board Evaluate & prepare an annual performance report for EHL Nova Scotia Lead the Board in strategic planning for EHL Nova Scotia Help guide and mediate Board actions with respect to organizational priorities and governance concerns Encourage accountability to the Advisory Council Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Board Monitor finances, and has co-signing authority in regards to EHL Nova Scotia cheques. Co-signs sponsorship agreements with sponsors. Treasurer Prepare and disseminate agendas for meetings to the Board at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Prepare the financial records & maintain the general ledger to maintain fiscal responsibility. Develop financial guidelines for EHL Nova Scotia Co-signs with one of the co-chairs for all EHL Nova Scotia cheques Prepare all financial information to report at EHL Nova Scotia meetings Provide financial information for annual EHL Nova Scotia performance report. Prepare annual budget projections to the Board at an appropriate time to be approved by the Board. Ensure that bank records are up to date Membership Director Develop and implement a policy and strategy for membership Coordinate with EHL Canada, EHL Nova Scotia, and the Board on all matters of membership Maintain and update database of members Prepare and monitor all material on membership: application forms, promotional materials, etc. Encourage membership for EHL Nova Scotia through appropriate means

5 Event Director Carry out the overall planning, execution, and follow up of events as assigned by the board Primary contact/liaison with event speakers and presenters Provide relevant event details to the Communications Director at appropriate times Work with the Sponsorship Director to ensure that sponsorships are received Obtain quotes in regards to space, audio-visuals, catering, or anything else tied to an event. Collaborate and provide information about promotional materials to Communications Director to meet deadlines Has ownership of project plan deadlines Sponsorship Director Develop and implement a policy and strategy for sponsorship Continually identifies and updates list of potential sponsors Develop materials pertaining to sponsorship: proposals, sales materials, contracts, and sponsorship agreements. Arrange meetings with potential sponsors, and tailor sponsorship materials to each sponsor Review all sponsorships Create sponsorship timelines to correlate with events Ensure unbiased selection of sponsorships Accountable for all sponsorship agreement promises to be completed Communications Director Develop and implement a policy and strategy for communications Maintain and monitor all outlets of communication for EHL Nova Scotia: email accounts, website, Facebook, twitter etc. Prepare, plan, develop, and implement PR strategies Develop appropriate media releases and review them with the Board Liaise and answer all enquiries from the media, individuals, and other organizations Collate all media coverage Prepare and monitor all publicity material: brochures, handouts, videos, photographs, films etc. Foster relationships with the community and other EHL nodes

TOOLS FOR YOUR SUCCESS

1. An Advisory Council 2. Orientation 3. Training Sessions 4. Understanding Yourself and Your Team

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You will be paired with one person on the Advisory Council to mentor, guide and coach you. They are a source of support, knowledge and advice. Feel free to bounce ideas off them, ask their opinion, get direction, and share your vision. They are a resource of senior leadership expertise to help you be successful.

Your first meeting with the Advisory Council will be held on January 23, 2014 from 5:30 7:00PM AST.

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Orientation
January 13, 2013 from 5:30 7:00PM AST: You will receive an overview of EHL by the Interim Committee. The Interim Committee will transfer knowledge and documents

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These sessions are to prepare you for your role on the Executive Team

Strategic Planning
Date: TBD Presenter: Dr. Christopher Simms, Dalhousie University http://www.dal.ca/faculty/healthpro fessions/healthadministration/faculty-staff/ourfaculty/chris-simms.html

Governance
Date: TBD Presenter: Carla Anglehart, Director of Organizational Development, Health Association Nova Scotia http://www.healthassociation.ns.ca/

Project Management
Date: TBD Presenter: The Barrington Consulting Group http://barringtongrp.ca/

Event Planning
Date: TBD Presenter: Zed Events http://www.zedevents.ca/

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Important Dates: December 18, 2013 you will receive an assessment December 22, 2013 complete and return by then February 13, 2014 from 5:30 7:00PM AST Assessment review

An in-kind sponsorship by Claudina Whisken www.thomasus.com claudinaw@thomascan.com A value of $150 per assessment and $300 for the Team Report

HOW THESE ASSESSMENTS WILL HELP YOU IN YOUR EXECUTIVE ROLE

Thomas PPA (behavioral) Assessments The Thomas Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) will assist you to add more consistency, objectivity and additional rigor to the development process and supplement the strong gut feel of those developing new and existing teams. The Thomas Reports will provide a way to: Use your profile to understand your behavioral work style How you behave under pressure Your training and development opportunity areas Identify your strengths and development areas Understanding your motivators and communication styles Learn how to "speed read" people and situations and then modify your style accordingly Learn how to give and receive feedback to enhance communication and coaching Learn to deal with negative feedback and potential pushback Understand how to modify your behavior when coaching others based on their behavioral style

Team Report
This is a simple, quick and effective tool to objectively assess and quantify: The Ideal Team Culture that you want The Actual Culture that you have based on the Graph III of current team members, team strengths, values, reaction to change and limitations Gap Analysis between the Ideal Team and Actual Team Team and individual role factors/key areas of contribution to the team

It is designed to assist the Team Leader to deliver the business strategy and objectives of the team, by using the team in such a way as to: Understand the role factors of team members to leverage their strengths, minimize their weaknesses, and help them to be more productive as they work together Understand individual and team areas of challenge so that development can be planned where necessary Close team performance gaps against the Ideal Team Culture Identify possible team members for leadership roles (succession planning) Manage, support and motivate team members based on their role factors Optimize on leadership

The Team Audit

Understanding a new team Taking an inventory of team members role factors Aligning a team with the business strategy Assisting a dysfunctional team to understand themselves Building a project team Helping a new manager work with his/her team Providing feedback to a team to develop cohesiveness Encouraging team members to partner if they have opposite strengths Closing gaps between the actual and ideal team cultures Assessing how a potential team member will impact the team