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Introduction
Introduction
(2 min)
Learning Intention:
Teams will understand, at a high level, the Switch framework as a method to lead change in an organization and will consider the opportunities to leverage the framework in their A2A work.
Success Criteria:
Leaders will know they are successful when they…
strengthen their understanding of why behavior matters in change
can describe the three components of the Switch framework as a resource for leadership
discuss proactive and reactive strategies that influence a team’s capacity to change
Module Overview
Module Overview
Building Background
The Switch Framework
Let's Practice
Exit Ticket
Resources
Up Next
Building Background
Activity: The Power of the First Follower
Activity: The Power of the First Follower
(5 min)
Being the first follower can turn an idea into a movement. Even small acts of support can transform uncertainty into momentum. In this activity, you’ll reflect on moments when someone’s support made a meaningful difference in your work or teaching.
Directions
Directions
Watch the Video
Begin by viewing the provided video to set the context for reflection.Reflect
Take a moment to think about a time when someone’s support, no matter how small, helped spark change or made something meaningful happen in your work or teaching context.
Use these prompts to guide your reflection:What moment of support or encouragement helped you take action?
What role did someone’s timely affirmation or partnership play in making a difference?
Share Your Reflection
Click on the reflection questions to contribute one or two words or short phrases that capture your experience to the word cloud activity. Type in the game code 9726141 to access the activity.View Emerging Themes
After submitting, you’ll see a word cloud of all responses, revealing shared themes and connections.
Change and the Brain
Change and the Brain
(2min)
Before we dive into the Switch Framework, we’ll first explore how change impacts the brain. Understanding the brain’s response to change, stress triggers, emotional regulation, and positive reinforcement will help you apply the framework more effectively.
The Switch Framework
Intro to the Switch Framework
Intro to the Switch Framework
(8 min)
Now that we understand why managing change matters, let’s explore a framework to guide how we work with teams on new practices and initiatives.
To make sense of change, we’ll use a familiar metaphor from Chip and Dan Heath’s Switch Framework in their book Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard.
Now that we understand why managing change matters, let’s explore a framework to guide how we work with teams on new practices and initiatives.
To make sense of change, we’ll use a familiar metaphor from Chip and Dan Heath’s Switch Framework in their book Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard.
Watch the Switch Framework video.
A Deeper Dive into the Switch Framework
A Deeper Dive into the Switch Framework
(10 min)
Directions:
Click on the document (Link).
Complete the jigsaw activity by reviewing the content in the document.
Explore the three elements of the Switch Framework:
Direct the Rider
Motivate the Elephant
Shape the Path
Let's Practice
In the deck below (link), you will find a case study that mirrors a dilemma that might be faced by an Administrative Transformation Team. Open the slide deck, choose case study to consider, and share a possible response, leveraging your learning about the Switch Framework. (10min)
Exit Ticket
In this segment, you’ll complete a brief exit ticket to demonstrate your understanding of change management and The Switch Framework. (5 min)
Resources
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Direct the Rider
Direct the Rider
(30 sec)
Next, we’ll dive into Direct the Rider, a module designed to help you turn big ideas into clear, actionable steps. Before we can motivate change, we need clarity, because even the most determined rider can’t move forward without knowing the path.
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