AHCCCS WFD Executive Leadership
AHCCCS Workforce Development Executive Leadership Accelerator Series
AHCCCS has teamed with the Association for Talent Development—the foremost global expert in workplace learning and development—to provide a leadership event designed exclusively for senior executives to help healthcare business leaders align organizational culture with workforce capability. We know investing in your people is important and enables your employees to do their job with confidence, leading to an increase in employee commitment, retention, productivity, and profitability. Thought-provoking content from world-class speakers will help you create an innovative approach to leading at the intersection of talent development and workforce development. The series, developed specifically to address your workforce development priorities, will cover the most pressing topics challenging leaders today, including the business case for talent investment, organizational culture, engagement and retention, leadership and employee development, and the rapid evolution of labor and work.
AHCCCS is paying the ATD program registration fees for eligible Arizona Medicaid providers who deliver Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) through ARP (American Rescue Plan) federal funding. Click here to see eligible HCBS AHCCCS provider types.
The Workforce Development Executive Leadership Accelerator Series—brought to you by AHCCCS and ATD offers powerful and practical sessions will equip senior executives with valuable insights, tools, and takeaways.
Things to know:
The series consists of five, 60-minute sessions spanning five weeks.
Each session will be delivered by industry-leading keynote speakers in the workplace learning and development space.
Register for and attend all five sessions—each will provide practical application for the topic covered and is not dependent on the other sessions.
Sessions will be delivered virtually through application-focused presentations and live discussions with Q&A.
Registrants will gain access to downloadable presentations, session recordings, and tools and resources for ongoing reference.
Space is limited, register today!
The Business Impact of Investing in Talent and Workforce Development
Jack and Patti Phillips, ROI Institute, Inc.
Thursday, August 29
1:00 pm Arizona Time
Your organization's success requires the appropriate level of investing in people projects, and projects. Investments with the greatest impact are often those that address organizational culture, employee engagement, leadership development, and change and future readiness. This powerful session will kick off the AHCCCS- ATD WFD Executive Leadership Accelerator Series by addressing the importance of these key intangibles and how to ensure your organization’s investments and efforts in them pays off in terms that matter most.
After attending this session, you will be able to:
Examine your organization’s approach to investing in people.
Explain the importance of investing in organization culture, employee engagement, leadership development, and change and future readiness.
Plan next steps to align investments in people with the needs of the organization.
The Human-Centered Workplace: Building a Culture of Belonging Through Authenticity, Collaboration, and Respect
Devin C. Hughes
Thursday, September 5
10:00 am Arizona Time
It is vital that individuals feel valued for their contributions and have a strong sense of connection and community to engage, perform, and stay in an organization. Leaders must build these environments even when their plates are already full. This session will offer research-backed strategies for building an inclusive mindset, implementing best practices, and creating a work environment where people are compelled to join, stay, and feel like they belong. Learn to foster a culture of appreciation, mentorship, and connection and drive real impact for your people and your organization. Gain actionable strategies for fostering a sense of belonging, recognizing employees with meaning, and investing in their development to create authentic connections in an in-person, remote, or hybrid workplace.
After attending this session, you will be able to:
Understand the specific actions necessary to create a culture of connection and belonging.
Appreciate your unique role and the unique role of your team in creating places of belonging and encouraging authentic connections.
Access the latest research to understand workforce trends and what it means for employees to be connected.
"How and When Did That Become the Norm?!” Using Brain Science to Improve Communication and Engagement
Eric M. Bailey
Thursday, September 12
10:00 am Arizona Time
It is not news that the world is changing, but the rate of change is increasing exponentially. There are two abilities that are strong predictors of success into the future: 1. The ability to adapt to and lead change; 2. The ability to communicate with and understand others. This session will explore the brain science of why people have such a hard time understanding one another and how that brain science is linked to our natural resistance to change. This highly engaging session will provide thought-provoking insights and takeaways to improve your leadership communication.
After attending this session, you will be able to:
Understand the difference between perception and reality.
Recognize why people misunderstand you.
Be more effective in your discussions and dialogue.
Recognize the signs of resistance to change.
One for All and All for One: Growing Leaders at All Levels
Tina Robinson, WorkJoy
Thursday, September 19
10:00 am Arizona Time
According to Gallup research, up to 70 percent of challenges related to employee engagement can be attributed to managers. Whether they lead from the front or encourage from behind, leaders are role models, vision keepers, and performance coaches. But how are we investing in them—ensuring they have the guidance and growth to succeed? This session reimagines leadership development as a three-pronged strategy: Prong 1—one-to-one—investing in leaders through coaching; Prong 2—one-to-group—upskilling leaders through training; and Prong 3—one-to-all—reimagining and aligning talent processes and practices. Join this engaging session to start to create a holistic vision for leadership development in your organization—and jumpstart successful implementation.
After attending this session, you will be able to:
Identify the benefits and measurable results of providing coaching for leaders.
Describe how training supports and is supported by coaching to holistically improve leadership development.
Identify talent development processes that influence or are influenced by leadership development.
Navigating the New Normal: Overcoming Talent Development, Retention, and Cultural Challenges in a Rapidly Shifting Workforce
Alexis Gonzales-Black, August Public Inc.
Thursday, September 26
1:00 pm Arizona Time
In the rapidly changing business landscape, organizations are facing significant challenges in developing and retaining talent. Workforce problems are exacerbated by demanding work conditions and process and systems that are difficult to evolve. Organizational culture plays a crucial role, with emerging challenges or market pressures widening the gap between the culture you have and the culture you need to achieve ambitious goals. This insightful session will explore actionable strategies to mitigate burnout, drive engagement, and unlock the potential of your employees.
After attending this session, you will be able to:
Adopt Proactive Workforce Development Strategies: Learn how to move beyond reactive problem-solving to expand the capacity and capability of your workforce.
Enhance Employee Engagement and Retention: Learn effective methods to boost employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and create a supportive work environment that values and rewards hard work.
Transform Organizational Culture: Discover how to shift from a command-and-control leadership style to one that promotes trust, collaboration, and employee empowerment, leading to sustained organizational success.
Series Moderator
Jonathan Halls, Jonathan Halls & Associates
Jonathan Halls is an award-winning author and was recognized in 2021 by Global Forum for Education and Learning (GFEL) as a top 100 Visionary for Education. He focuses on coaching and workshops for talent development professionals and consulting and strategic support for learning leaders. He has worked with thousands of people in some of the leading organizations around the world.
AHCCCS Eligible HCBS Provider Types
Home Health Agency PT 23
Adult Day Health PT 27
Assisted Living Home (formerly ACH) PT 36
Habilitation Provider PT 39
Attendant Care PT 40
Assisted Living Center PT 49
Adult Foster Care PT 50
Home Delivered Meals PT 70
Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic PT 77
EPD HCBS PT 81
Non-Medicare Certified Home Health Agency PT 95
Community Service Agency PT A3
Behavioral Health Therapeutic Home PT A5
Rural Substance Abuse Transitional Agency PT A6
Board Certified Behavior Analyst PT BC
Subacute Facility (1-16 beds) PT B5
Fiscal Intermediaries (self-directed workers only) PT F1
Integrated Clinic PT IC