Inclusive Change
Leading changes inclusively so everyone can embrace the new and different
What we believe about change
Change is not easy, but you can manage it.
Before you can have a new beginning, you must have an ending. In between, you must give people time to transition.
Change involves humans and humans have emotions – you must plan for emotional reactions.
The difference between the few people defining the change and the many people who must embrace it is context.
The human brain has evolved to create automatic pathways or habits. It compares things that are new to things that are familiar – this comparison is why resistance occurs.
Taking a multi-faceted approach to change is important – each stakeholder group will need different things at different times.
People have embraced what’s new and different when they are ready to teach it to others.
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sr4 principles of adult learning
Begin with the why.
We need to know how we will benefit from the time invested.
Build on prior experiences.
We learn best when our prior experiences are acknowledged.
Allow for self-direction.
We appreciate being responsible for our own decisions.
Make it relevant.
We want content that is immediately relevant to our work and lives.
Focus on solutions.
We need to know how the content we are learning can be applied.
Practice increases retention.
Learning retention increases when we practice new skills and knowledge.
Reflection is essential.
We will change behaviors when guided reflection is linked to internal motivators.
It’s how are you smart, not are you smart.
We have different intelligences and preferences.
Fun generates engagement.
We benefit from fun, dynamic, and highly interactive learning environments.