| Change is constant. The criticism of education, its | | | | of this is, "Do it because I am the boss." There |
| outcomes, and results is another constant. It | | | | are certainly positive ways to use our |
| seems like everyone has a new idea for | | | | organizational authority. There will be an example |
| improvement. However, one has to implement | | | | of that in a moment. |
| the idea in order to realize its value. | | | | Next Step: |
| How do you make change comfortable? | | | | What is the change that will be most |
| Evolution is comfortable. Evolution is a | | | | advantageous to your school? |
| developmental process that produces a positive | | | | What is the logical argument for making the |
| outcome. All of us want to become a better | | | | change? |
| person. We are all looking for positive and helpful | | | | What are the positive emotions that will facilitate |
| change. | | | | the change process (service to others, point of |
| Evolution is the answer to how to implement a | | | | pride, exercise for our better angel, etc.)? |
| new idea. If people view the change positively | | | | Reserve your authority for removing an obstacle |
| (helpful to them whether they are a parent, | | | | from the change process once the work begins. |
| board member, staff member, donor, or student), | | | | When you meet with the various groups define |
| it will be embraced with enthusiasm. The change | | | | the change, share the logic, emphasize the |
| will happen. | | | | emotions that are unique to the group, and |
| There needs to be a logical explanation for the | | | | remind them of a similar time when they were |
| change or evolutionary step. It is more important | | | | successful (take the fear out of the room and |
| to provide an emotional reason for the change. | | | | replace it with the pride of accomplishment). |
| Our emotions provide us with energy. Without the | | | | The long-term success of the students depends |
| emotional push, we nod our heads, agree with the | | | | on their studying at a continually changing parochial |
| logic, and do nothing. | | | | school. After the change begins, you and |
| Without the emotional driver, change never | | | | everyone will feel proud. |
| happens. Fear is a negative driver of change (Do | | | | The change you envision is similar to past |
| it or else ...). It works but it is best to avoid using | | | | successes. Share the similar examples of past |
| negative emotions. Negative emotions are less | | | | success. Be bold. Change the school for the |
| sustainable than positive emotions. | | | | benefit of all. |
| Our organizational authority can be a source of | | | | Remember change is a process. It needs constant |
| negative emotional energy. A common example | | | | monitoring and nurturing. |