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Quadrants Process - Creating an Action Plan for Organizational Change
Quadrants Process - Creating an Action Plan for Organizational Change
Objective: The objective of this assignment is to utilize the Quadrants process to create a detailed action plan for driving positive change within an organization. Students will engage with this strategic approach to address challenges and implement concrete steps for improvement.
Begin by reviewing the concepts of strategic planning for equity and justice work. Select an organization you are familiar with (it can be a real organization, a hypothetical one, or one from your field of interest). This organization will be the focus of your action plan.
Instructions:
Instructions:
For this assignment, you can choose a medium that aligns with your strengths and preferences. You can choose from the following options or propose an alternative with your instructor's approval:
Written Assignment: Create a 500-800 word written piece.
Presentation or Video: Create a presentation or a video (approximately 5 minutes) that visually and/or audibly communicates your reflections on the topic. You can use slides, images, and your voice to convey your thoughts.
Art Project: Create an art project that represents your understanding. This could be a drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, or any other form of visual art.
Other Creative Medium: If you have another creative idea for expressing your thoughts (e.g., a podcast episode, a poem, a song, a short story, a comic strip), feel free to propose it to your instructor.
***Presentation and Explanation: If you choose a medium other than a written or video assignment, include a 250-word explanation (or a 2-minute video/audio explanation) of your project. Explain how your chosen medium represents your thoughts on acknowledging bias and equitable outdoor spaces.
Guiding Questions:
Guiding Questions:
Develop a comprehensive action plan for addressing the challenges you identified. Your plan should address the following questions:
Blockers: Why haven't we done this/what has stopped us?
Benefits: Why would we do this?
Possibilities: How might we?
Actions & Results: What action will we take?
Timeline & Goal Setting: How will we take these actions, and by when?
Reflection and Conclusion: Reflect on the significance of the proposed action plan for the organization. Consider the potential impact on the organization's culture, practices, and outcomes. Conclude by summarizing the key takeaways from your action plan.
Review the resources on Strategic Planning for DEI Goals here. This folder includes examples of DEI Action Plans, Frameworks & Templates, and guided instructions.
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