Topic: Sudden (or Not-So-Sudden) Impact

Sudden (or Not-So-Sudden) Impact

Change in educational settings can seem to move in mysterious ways; however, there are themes, principles, and strategies

that guide successful change. There is growing research on change in both corporate and educational settings. Some of the

research findings might be generalized to both settings as both types of organizations can face implementation challenges.

One principle found to be true in both types of organizations is that change takes time. Hord and Hall’s (1987) research, and

the research of others, found it takes from 3–5 years for change to be integrated in the organization.

To prepare for this Discussion, read the Lefkowits and Miller article and the Doughty et al. article. Consider the range of

perspectives regarding the identification of an educational innovation and the measure of its success. Then, read Chapter 1

in Hall and Hord for their views on the change process. You will get a systemic understanding of change by reading the Oates

article. Read the Quillen article regarding innovation. Finally, the Kegan and Lahey chapter and the Bolman and Deal chapter

will help you think about the challenge members of the organization faced during the innovation.

For this Discussion you will reflect upon a personal or professional experience with change. First, identify an educational

setting and educational change you would like to analyze. You should identify an educational innovation in which you have

been involved. Based upon Hord and Hall’s time frame for assessing change, pick an innovation that has been in the change

process for at least 3–5 years. Then, using module resources, apply key themes and diagnose the change process you

experienced.

By Thursday:

Post a description of the innovation you selected for this assignment, your role in this innovation, and its intended

purpose. Based upon Learning Resources, respond to these questions:

Were any themes such as timing, power, reframing, or leadership neglected in this innovation? Please describe.
Based upon principles of change and innovation, recommend one thing you would you do differently regarding some stage of or

aspect of implementation of the innovation and explain why.
What actions might you recommend that others involved in similar change efforts consider?
Cite the Module’s Learning Resources in your post.Sudden (or Not-So-Sudden) Impact

Change in educational settings can seem to move in mysterious ways; however, there are themes, principles, and strategies

that guide successful change. There is growing research on change in both corporate and educational settings. Some of the

research findings might be generalized to both settings as both types of organizations can face implementation challenges.

One principle found to be true in both types of organizations is that change takes time. Hord and Hall’s (1987) research, and

the research of others, found it takes from 3–5 years for change to be integrated in the organization.

To prepare for this Discussion, read the Lefkowits and Miller article and the Doughty et al. article. Consider the range of

perspectives regarding the identification of an educational innovation and the measure of its success. Then, read Chapter 1

in Hall and Hord for their views on the change process. You will get a systemic understanding of change by reading the Oates

article. Read the Quillen article regarding innovation. Finally, the Kegan and Lahey chapter and the Bolman and Deal chapter

will help you think about the challenge members of the organization faced during the innovation.

For this Discussion you will reflect upon a personal or professional experience with change. First, identify an educational

setting and educational change you would like to analyze. You should identify an educational innovation in which you have

been involved. Based upon Hord and Hall’s time frame for assessing change, pick an innovation that has been in the change

process for at least 3–5 years. Then, using module resources, apply key themes and diagnose the change process you

experienced.

By Thursday:

Post a description of the innovation you selected for this assignment, your role in this innovation, and its intended

purpose. Based upon Learning Resources, respond to these questions:
•
• Were any themes such as timing, power, reframing, or leadership neglected in this innovation? Please describe.
•
• Based upon principles of change and innovation, recommend one thing you would you do differently regarding some stage

of or aspect of implementation of the innovation and explain why.
•
• What actions might you recommend that others involved in similar change efforts consider?
Cite the Module’s Learning Resources in your post.
•

Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course Text:Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E, (2008). Reframing organizations: Artistry, choice, and leadership. (4th

ed.). San Francisco, CA: Wiley.

o Chapter 1, “Introduction: The Power of Reframing”
Focus on the authors’ four frames for viewing organizations and change. For the assignment, read to understand the concept of

reframing. Consider how the frames align with current theories and strategies of organizations and leadership.
Course Text: Hall, G. E., &Hord, S. M. (2011). Implementing change: Patterns, principles, and potholes. (3rd ed.).

Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

o Chapter 1, “Implementing Change: Patterns, Principles and Lessons Learned”
Focus on the chapter overview of 10 principles of change that are important to the process whether change is initiated

internally or externally. For the Discussion, focus on the principles of change, the importance of change to the learning

process, and the role of the individual in adopting change.
Article:Lefkowits, L., & Miller, K. (2007). Preparing for an uncertain future. Phi Delta Kappan, 88(5), 399-403.

Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
Note: This article (and other resources to follow) can be found in the Walden Library databases, accessed from your

myWalden page. Select Research Databases and under the title Search for journals; type the name of the journal in the box

next to the pull-down menu that reads “Title equals.” Then search for the appropriate year and issue number to locate your

article. As an alternative, after selecting Research Databases, click on the A to Z List of Databases to find a complete list

of databases. Search the database (included after each article citation) using the article’s title and/or author(s).
Book Excerpts:
o Kegan, R., &Lahey, L. L. (2009). Introduction. In Immunity to change: How to overcome it and unlock potential in

yourself and your organization (pp.1-7). Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Publishing.
Kegan, R &Lahey, L.L. (2009). Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock Potential in Yourself and Your Organization.

Copyright 2009 by Harvard Business School Press. Reprinted by permission.
o Kegan, R., &Lahey, L. L. (2009). Reconceiving the challenge of change. In Immunity to change: How to overcome it and

unlock potential in yourself and your organization (pp.11-30). Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Publishing. Retrieved from

http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/pl/13297057/13297058/7b371cd1f34d5da8edee37ae59c9fb9b

Focus on the authors’ position that leaders should apply research on adult development to build the capacity of the

individuals, groups, and the organization to successfully address change. The authors specifically note how the world is

changing and that today we need people who are independent, take initiative, and are capable of holding multiple mental

frames. For the Discussion, read to identify the challenges individuals face during the implementation of change—whether they

are leaders or followers.
Article: Doughty, H. A., Meaghan, D. E., & Barrett, R. V. (2009). The political economy of educational innovation.

College Quarterly, 12(2), 1. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Education Research Complete database.
Focus on the authors’ statement that “education is not ‘value-free’ but is inherently biased-philosophically, politically and

economically.” For the Discussion and the assignment, review the view that implicitly value-laded education can impact

planning and implementing innovation in education. Also note the differences in innovation and renovation, as described by

the authors.
Article: Oates, T. (2008). Going round in circles: Temporal discontinuity as a gross impediment to effective

innovation in education and training. Cambridge Journal of Education, 38(1), 105-120. Retrieved from the Walden Library using

the Education Research Complete database.
Focus on the case studies to understand how the rush to implement innovation can cause implementation issues. For the

Discussion, make connections from the case studies to your own experiences and those of your organization.
Article:Quillen, I. (2011). Policies seen to slow innovation. Education Week, 30(25), 42. Retrieved from the Walden

Library using the Education Research Complete database.
Focus on the reasons given as to why change to a non-seat-time model might be slow. For the assignment, consider the

technologies described that relate to not only your current learning situation but the technologies you might use in

developing your proposal.
Media:
Video: SEDL. (2011). Introduction to the concerns-based adoption model [Video]. Retrieved from

http://www.sedl.org/cbam/videos.cgi?movie=Intro

In this video a group of researchers studied change in schools and have developed a model that “ describes, explains, and

predicts probable teacher concerns and behaviors throughout the school change process.”