being an effective change agent: what does it take?
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BEING AN EFFECTIVE CHANGE AGENT:
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
Steve Schenck
Center on Innovation and Improvement
The Necessary First Step: Build Trust
Early on, change agents will…
…scan the learning environment…keep their mouth closed, mostly, and LISTEN…build relationships with those who impact student learning
The Necessary First Step: Build Trust
Early on change agents will…
…arrive on-site earlier and leave later than school and/or district staff…model a strong, professional work ethic to the staff (walk the walk)…plan quick, authentic wins
Embrace the Negative
This may seem counterintuitive
This will, at first, feel uncomfortable
Do not burn one bridge
Choose no side (or appear so)
More of the Counterintuitive
The right thing…
More of the Counterintuitive
…at the wrong time…
More of the Counterintuitive
…is the wrong thing!
Build and Maintain One’s Circle of Strength
Someone MUST be the calm, civil, professional adult, even in the most dysfunctional environments
Someone must find the time and discipline to be reflective and forward thinking
Take Risks
Create and control disequilibrium in the organization, be it school, district, SEA or RCC
If no one in the organization is feeling really uncomfortable, a change agent or transformational leader is not doing their job. (Tears required)
Why? In low-performing schools…
…teachers are inexperienced and/or weak.
…leaders are inexperienced and/or weak.
…the kids need change agents to intervene on their blessed behalf.
If you want to find yourself…
…lose yourself in service to others.
Thank You
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