Oftentimes, the very conditions that make education such an attractive career for passionate individuals seeking to make an impact also make it one of the most difficult industries within which to lead change. Few professions offer rewards greater than impacting the livelihood of the next generation. Even so, successful change efforts often face obstacles and resistance that are not common in other industries.
The Ultimate Guide to Managing Change in Schools Schools may well be used to changes on a daily basis, but when it comes to implementing changes to technology, ways of working and culture, schools can learn a lot from the change management principles used in industries like tech and business to make sure changes are successful and have a lasting positive impact.
By Thomas S. Griggs, Ph.D., VISIONS, Inc.
Is Reconciliation Possible? The Question Remains Bridging Troubled Water
Leading change management involves some simple, but too often forgotten rules. A series of articles by Christopher G. Worley, PhD, and colleagues.
We’ve come to accept that just about the only thing that seems to be constant in this day and age is change. But we sometimes don’t spend enough time thinking about how to manage change. Here are some things to have in mind before undertaking any significant change within a school environment.
JT's talk will look at change management through the kaleidoscope of his experiences within philosophy, sociology, psychology, education, and research to illustrate the complexity and simplicity of human change and resistance. He will explore the human side of change and how intentional effort can move individuals from suffering to successful integration.