Transformational Change Dr. Patricia Clark White and Dr. Marilou Ryder 2018 Fall Immersion *Based on the work of Dean Anderson and Linda Ackerman Anderson

A View from the Rear View Mirror! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZjB_DtJWOQ

The Changing Nature of Change Technology and other change drivers have radically altered the nature of change. Change was once a contained, transactional event, easier to manage. Now—more open-ended, radical, complex, personal and continuous. Transformation is the new type of change Not understanding the nature of this change gives rise to many change-related problems Better planning & strategies to overcome resistance are important but not enough

4 Quadrants of Conscious Change Leadership based on the work of Ken Wilber People Individual Content Mindset Behavior Culture Systems Internal External Collective

POLL: Which do you spend the most time on in leading change? CONTENT (solutions) PEOPLE (reactions, buy-in, engagement) CHANGE PROCESS (governance, planning)

Three Critical Focus Areas of Change Leadership CONTENT: What needs to change PEOPLE: The human dynamics of change PROCESS: How change is planned and implemented

Three Types of Change DEVELOPMENTAL Improvements in current state TRANSITIONAL Replacing old state with new state TRANSFORMATIONAL Radical change for breakthrough results-change in culture & mindset

Three Types of Change DEVELOPMENTAL Developing the current state-improvement of what is. New state is a prescribed enhancement of the old state. Updating school attendance policies Improving interview questions for new hires

Developmental Change Improvements in current state One Minute Table Talk: Discuss with a partner a change in your organization that could be called DEVELOPMENTAL.

Three Types of Change TRANSITIONAL Design and implementation of a desired new state that solves an old state problem. Requires management of the transition process to dismantle the old state while putting in place the new state. Implementing an online parent communication system Implementing virtual interviews for new hires

Transitional Change Replacing old state with new state One Minute Table Talk: Discuss with a partner a change in your organization that could be called TRANSITIONAL.

Three Types of Change TRANSFORMATIONAL The specific are often unknown when the change process begins. Market requirements force fundamental changes in strategy, operations and worldview. Virtual Schools Businesses that share common resources Service learning imbedded in all college courses

Transformational Change Radical change for breakthrough results-change in culture and mindset One Minute Table Talk: Discuss with a partner a change in your organization that could be called TRANSFORMATIONAL.

Name that Change!!!

Implement a new tardy policy for students at the high school   DEVELOPMENTAL TRANSITIONAL TRANSFORMATIONAL

Purchase IPADS for all employees to enhance communication   DEVELOPMENTAL TRANSITIONAL TRANSFORMATIONAL

Create an organizational communication plan   DEVELOPMENTAL TRANSITIONAL TRANSFORMATIONAL

DEVELOPMENTAL TRANSITIONAL TRANSFORMATIONAL A restaurant wants to add espresso drinks and healthier menu items and update the look of its stores -- focusing on what its customers really want.   DEVELOPMENTAL TRANSITIONAL TRANSFORMATIONAL

Implement an employee recognition program to enhance morale   DEVELOPMENTAL TRANSITIONAL TRANSFORMATIONAL

Create a virtual high school for students truant or working to support family   DEVELOPMENTAL TRANSITIONAL TRANSFORMATIONAL

A physician's group wants to introduce online scheduling for all doctor appointments   DEVELOPMENTAL TRANSITIONAL TRANSFORMATIONAL

A book publisher will lease all their new books online.   DEVELOPMENTAL TRANSITIONAL TRANSFORMATIONAL

A business develops a pet friendly employee work environment.   DEVELOPMENTAL TRANSITIONAL TRANSFORMATIONAL

Transformational Change Incremental Change Transformational Change The thinking that exists today in the area where you want to drive a new level of results is sufficient to achieve the desired results. E.g. learning new software; switching from manual to automatic. Achieving breakthrough results requires a change in thinking: revising assumptions and beliefs. E.g. moving to Common Core; moving from top down authority-based structure to shared power.

Transformational Change Transformational Change Incremental Change Transformational Change Leaders need only to change behaviors to achieve results. Training programs will change behaviors. Leaders need to change thinking by surfacing and challenging conscious and unconscious assumptions and beliefs . Building relationships is pivotal.

The Change Leader’s Road Map Model for Leading Conscious Transformation

Business leaders call for Transformational Change http://youtu.be/tOjM41FeJ8U

Preparing to Lead Transformational Change

First Steps… Work on Yourself!

Transformational Leadership Skills Inventory (TLSi)

Transformational Leadership Development Plan (TLDP)

Transformational Change Project TCP

Transformational Change Project Signature piece of the entire program, focused on putting theory into practice. Each student designs, implements, and assesses a Transformational Change Project (TCP), which will be operationalized in a real organization. Students prepare for the TCP in their first year and implement, evaluate and present their project in the second year.

Related assignments embedded in each course during Year One TCP Related assignments embedded in each course during Year One Ed. D. in Organizational Leadership   YEAR I Fall I Fall II Spring I Spring II Summer I Summer II Content 700 Transformational Leadership 706 Team and Group Dynamics 707 Organizational Theory and Development 708 Strategic Thinking 705 Communication and Conflict Resolution 709 Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability Research 750 Writing for Research I 752 Quantitative Research Methods I 753 Quantitative Research Methods II 754 Qualitative Research Methods I 755 Qualitative Research Methods II 751 Writing for Research II

EDOL 700, 706 & 707 EDOL 708 & 705 EDOL 709 EDOL 780 EDOL 724 Identify TCP Form Team Internal Scan Plan to plan EDOL 708 & 705 External Scan SWOT Vision Develop TCP Strategic Plan Communication Plan EDOL 709 Develop TCP Evaluation Plan EDOL 780 Implement TCP Conduct Formative Evaluation EDOL 724 Collect & Analyze Data Conduct Summative Evaluation Update Plan

TCP Transformational Change Field Experience course beginning in Year Two (spread over 16 weeks) YEAR II Fall I Fall II Spring I Spring II Summer I Summer II Content 720 Creativity, Innovation and Sustainable Change 721 The Ethics and Politics of Decision Making 790 Developing the Prospectus 724 The Leader as Change Agent 723 Innovation in Resource Management   Research 780 Transformational Change 722 Diversity and Intercultural Aspects of Leadership 791 Dissertation I TCP Symposium Summer Immersion 792 Dissertation II

Working with your CMs & Instructors Course Instructors Cohort Mentors Each course will provide assignments that will result in deliverables you will need to use in your TCP. Coaching –TCP topic decision Approval of TCP project: sign off by CM and Site Supervisor Serve as the Fieldwork Supervisor during Implementation

TABLE TALK Spend a few minutes at your table talking about some potential Transformational Change Projects that you could implement in your organization.