What is the PHA Leadership Development Training?
The OAN has operated a PHA Leadership Development Training Program for PHAs from throughout Ontario since March 2006. To date there have been 191 graduates of Level I, who asked the question: “Who am I as a Leader?” The three main objectives of Level I: To identify personal values and philosophy; To develop leadership skills and practices; To gain community knowledge and awareness. The OAN also provides Ontario PHAs with Level II training on Communications, and Level III training on Organizational Governance. Alumni events are also held in Toronto for graduates. The training that will be delivered for BC PHAs in September at Loon Lake will be a Level I. It must be emphasized that the upcoming PHA Leadership Training is a professional development opportunity – not a retreat. The training will take place over the course of four days that are very structured and intensive. While there are scheduled breaks, the days are quite long and people attending the training are expected to be presen