Leading Change Randy Smith Mike Patterson WE 412–13-1

Definition Insanity – “Doing the same things the same way and expecting different results.” Alberta Einstein WE

Learning Objectives As a result of this session you will be able to: 3 Understand the reasons for change and develop skills to lead it successfully Learn steps for leading change with groups and individuals Appreciate the value of leading change through lifelong learning

What Changes Have You Seen? Cub Scout to Boy Scout Transition on Day 1 Team Development Location of the course (Gilwell field, campsites) Your Scouting responsibilities & relationships Life beyond Scouting 4

Why Change? Adaptation Competition New Environments Resource availability Avoid stagnation Evolving Perspectives 5

Change Is a Fact of Life! 6

Our Reactions to Change Fear and Resistance Passive Aggressive Passive Reluctant Acceptance Embrace 7

8 Which way should I go? That depends a good deal on where you want to get to. I don’t much care where. Then it doesn’t matter which way you go.

9 Part II Becoming a Change Ninja How to Lead Change in 6 Steps

How to Lead Change Step 1: Recognize “change happens” – Understand need for change – Accept change – Know consequences of not changing – Irrespective of support, move ahead 10

How to Lead Change Step 2: Empower others to help you – Consider who needs to be involved (stakeholders) – Seek people with trust willingness to change able to enact change can guide change 11

How to Lead Change Step 3: Vision, Mission, Values Vision a picture of future success Mission the “nuts and bolts” that translate vision into reality Values core beliefs or desires that guide and motivate our attitude and actions 12

Effective Visions President John F. Kennedy’s challenge of going to the moon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream of a more inclusive society A Scout leader’s determination to develop a strong year-round outdoor program, …or to conduct an effective membership drive, …or to involve more parents as leaders. 13

How to Lead Change Step 4: Establish Urgency – Television invented in 1930’s but didn’t become widespread until 1950’s – Bar Codes developed in 1950’s, became widespread in 1980’s – Deployment of aircraft carriers in WWII made battle ships obsolete, yet it took nearly 50 years to recognize that impact 14

How to Lead Change Step 4: Establish Urgency - How – Simplicity – Metaphor, analogy, and example – Multiple forums – Repetition – Leadership by example – Explanation of seeming inconsistencies – Give and take 15

How to Lead Change Step 5: Move Ahead Regardless When people resist, encourage them anyway If all encouragement fails, reform the group or isolate those unwilling to change. (Can’t vs. won’t) 16 Enthusiasm may be contagious. Others may not want to be left behind.

How to Lead Change Step 6: Create a culture that embraces change Key elements include: – Willingness – Eagerness – Effectiveness – Anticipation – Participation 17

Successful change may require flexible expectations and adjustments to plan. 18

Setting Incremental Goals Directly support mission, vision and values These are the major action steps Goals are limited in number and usually fairly broad, though not as broad as the mission and vision. Goals are defined by Action Steps. Each goal may have many action steps 19

Good Incremental Goals They’re visible (people see for themselves it’s not just hype) They’re unambiguous (a real win – no doubt) They’re clearly related to the change effort 20

Small steps can lead change toward remarkable goals. 21

We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are. 22 Part III

Leading Change The ultimate step – lead change through lifelong learning 23 Leaders are educators. They educate others, and they pursue their own lifelong education.

Mental Habits Supporting Lifelong Learning Risk taking Humble self-reflection Solicitation of opinions Careful listening Openness to new ideas 24

If we have a clear vision of what can be, then leading change can help make it so. 25

Summary Change is a fact of life. Change doesn’t have to cause anxiety. Small steps can lead change toward remarkable goals. We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are. Lead change through lifelong learning. If we have a clear vision of what can be, then leading change can help make it so. 26

Review of Learning Objectives Now you should be able to: 27 Understand the value of change and develop skills to lead it successfully Learn steps for leading change with groups and individuals Appreciate the value of leading change through lifelong learning

28 Thank You!

29 Change control log DateVersionChangesBy Jan. 14, templateFred M. Stringer Feb Mike P. Apr Added graphics and color, tweaked layout Randy Smith

Leading Change Review Step 1: Recognize “change happens” Step 2: Empower others to help Step 3: Lead based on Vision, Mission and Values Step 4: Establish urgency Step 5: Move ahead regardless Step 6: Create a culture that embraces change 30

Definition Insanity – “Doing the same things the same way and expecting different results.” Albert Einstein WE