Lindsay Krueger
Caldwell ISD - Instructional Technology Coach
Leading Organizational Change - 5304
Self-Differentiated Leadership
The goal of my innovation plan is to provide strategies for using technology to improve student engagement and create meaningful learning experiences. In the world of change, starting with the "why" can encourage transformation to take place. By connecting with personal feelings and creating a sense of urgency, leaders can build real motivation for change. It's crucial to communicate both the good and bad sides of change and to move quickly once people understand why it's important. Focusing on the emotional and human aspects of change makes a strong case for transformation and achieving successful results. I hope to create a positive change with my innovation plan of using ePortfolios to enhance learning!
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To make lasting changes in behavior, a plan for innovation needs to take shape. This plan should recognize the importance of identifying important behaviors and using different strategies. The Six Sources of Influence can be used as valuable tools, including personal and social motivation and ability, as well as structural motivation and ability. This approach can be used in education, to encourage learning and increase student engagement.
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The execution of strategies is important, and the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) come into play. This method suggests a clear distinction between everyday tasks and major goals. It encourages focusing on a few important goals, tracking leading indicators, and regularly updating progress, all while using Key Questions to guide meetings. Effective communication is essential, whether it's clarifying expectations, dealing with resistance, or aligning stakeholders. Additionally, the concepts of self-differentiated leadership and crucial conversations are important, with a balanced approach being ideal for the best results. These principles together form a comprehensive approach to driving change and achieving success in different situations.
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You can explore how these strategies can be used in specific educational settings to encourage the use of ePortfolios by clicking on the provided links below.
John Kotter's approach to create change emphasizes the importance of starting with the "why" behind the change. By addressing people's emotions and creating a sense of urgency, leaders can make individuals feel a genuine need to change. Effective communication of the reasons for change, both positive and negative, is crucial. Speed is also essential; when people understand the "why" and feel a sense of urgency, they are more likely to act promptly and effectively. Overall, Kotter's approach focuses on the emotional and human aspects of change, aiming to create a compelling case for change and drive successful transformations. Click on the link below where I explain why ePortfolios should be used in to promote learning in Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms.
My innovation plan aims to achieve lasting behavior change by identifying crucial behaviors and employing various strategies, such as observing behaviors, recognizing key moments, learning from role models, and identifying barriers to change. To enhance my project's effectiveness, the Six Sources of Influence will be applied. These sources include personal motivation, personal ability, social motivation, social ability, structural motivation, and structural ability. By integrating these strategies and sources of influence, innovation plans can effectively address behaviors and promote positive change within any organization. This approach can be applied in the education context to maximize the effectiveness of ePortfolios in the classroom, creating a supportive environment that motivates students to embrace ePortfolios for documenting their learning journey, reflecting on progress, and showcasing achievements. Click the link below to see how I plan to use the influencer model to effectively implement ePortfolios in Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms.
To succeed in executing strategies effectively, it's crucial to distinguish daily tasks from major strategic goals. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) recommends focusing on just 2-3 significant goals to allocate resources and attention efficiently. Emphasis should be placed on "lead measures" rather than solely monitoring final outcomes. Simplicity and visibility are key, with a balanced inclusion of both lead and lag measures that are regularly updated. This will help maintain team motivation. Real progress toward significant goals significantly boosts team morale. Lastly, utilizing Key Questions during meetings helps teams stay on course and prevents daily tasks from overshadowing strategic objectives. Successful strategy execution involves the separation of daily tasks, concentration on a few major goals, tracking lead measures, showcasing progress, and employing the right questions to enhance overall success. Click the link below to learn how using the 4DX framework in Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms can greatly enhance the effectiveness of implementing ePortfolios.
Effective communication is crucial for achieving success in change, which involves clarifying expectations, addressing resistance, and aligning stakeholders. It is important to have crucial converstation with all those involved. Being a self-differentiated leader means that you must model emotional maturity, resilience, and adaptability, which will help your organization face emotional challenges. While both differentiated leadership and crucial conversations are important for change, my innovation plan leans towards crucial conversations due to their ability to foster effective problem-solving and reduce obstacles. In the role of an instructional coach, both strategies are equally valuable, and a balanced approach integrating both is ideal for optimal results. Click the link below to read about the importance of being a differentiated leader and how having crucial conversations can benefit any organization.
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Kotter, John (2011, March 23). Dr. John Kotter - The Heart of Change. YouTube. Retrieved September 27, 2023, from https://youtu.be/1NKti9MyAAw
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Kotter, John (2013, August 15). Leading Change: Establish a Sense of Urgency. YouTube. Retrieved September 277, 2023, from
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Grenny, J., Patterson, K., Maxfield, D., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2013). Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change, Second Edition (Paperback).
McGraw-Hill Education.​
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Mcchesney, C., Covey, S., & Huling, J. (2016). The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals. Free Press.
Patterson, K., Grenny, J., Mcmillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2012). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high. Mcgraw-Hill Education.
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Sinek, S. (2009). Start with why: How great leaders inspire action. YouTube. Retrieved September 27, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=u4ZoJKF_VuA.