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

2. A View from the Rear View Mirror!

3. 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. 4 Quadrants of Conscious Change Leadership based on the work of Ken Wilber
People
Individual
Content
Mindset
Behavior
Culture
Systems
Internal
External
Collective

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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.

14. Name that Change!!!

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

16. Purchase IPADS for all employees to enhance communication
DEVELOPMENTAL
TRANSITIONAL
TRANSFORMATIONAL

17. Create an organizational communication plan
DEVELOPMENTAL
TRANSITIONAL
TRANSFORMATIONAL

18. 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

19. Implement an employee recognition program to enhance morale
DEVELOPMENTAL
TRANSITIONAL
TRANSFORMATIONAL

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

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

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

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

24. 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.

25. 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.

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

27. Business leaders call for Transformational Change

28. Preparing to Lead Transformational Change

29. First Steps… Work on Yourself!

30. Transformational Leadership Skills Inventory (TLSi)

31. Transformational Leadership Development Plan (TLDP)

32. Transformational Change Project
TCP

33. 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.

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

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