Building Support for Change
Creating a Vision for Change
Developing a Change Strategy
Communicating the Change
Chapter Vocabulary
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What is the key step building support for change?

Creating urgency

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What makes a vision for change effective?

Clear inspiring, and future-focused. 

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What is a change strategy?

A plan to achieve the desired change.

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Why is communication critical during change?

It builds understanding and trust.

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This term refers to the process of putting a planned change or innovation into practice within a school or organization.

What is implementation?

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Who are internal champions and what role do they play?

They advocate for change and influence others.

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Why is a shared vision important?

It aligns people toward a common goal.

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What are key components of a change strategy?

Goals, actions, resources, and timelines.

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What should change communications be?

Clear, timely, and transparent.

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This describes individuals or groups who are directly involved in carrying out or using the new innovation.

What are implementers?

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What helps reduce resistance to change?

Involving people early and often

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What should a good vision communicate?

Purpose, direction, and value.

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Why is stakeholder analysis important?

It identifies needs, impact, and influence.

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Who should be part of the communication plan?

All stakeholders affected by the change.

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This term refers to how consistently and accurately an innovation is carried out as intended.

What is fidelity of implementation?

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What is the benefit of broad -based support?

Greater commitment and success

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How is a vision communicated effectively?

Consistently and through multiple channels.

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What helps ensure the strategy is realistic?

Assessing resources and constraints.

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What is the purpose of two-way communication?

To gather feedback and address concerns.

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This is the process of collecting information to determine how well a change is working during implementation.

What is formative evaluation?

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What should leaders do when the support is low?

Listen, address concerns, and communicate. 

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What happens when the vision is unclear?

Confusion, disengagement, and delays.

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What should be built into the strategy?

Measures to track progress and adjust.

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What happens when communication is poor?

Rumors, confusion, and resistance.

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This term describes the adjustments made to improve or refine an innovation during the implementation process.

What is adaptation?