1. Leading Change Randy Smith Mike Patterson WE 412–13-1

2. Definition Insanity – “Doing the same things, the same way and expecting different results.” Albert Einstein WE 412-13-1 2

3. 3 Learning Objectives As a result of this session you will be able to: Understand the value of change and develop skills to lead it successfully Learn steps for leading change with groups and individuals Appreciate the value of leading change through lifelong learning

4. 4 What Changes Have You Seen? Cub Scout to Boy Scout Transition on Day 1 Team Development Location of the course Your Scouting responsibilities & relationships Life beyond Scouting

5. 5 Change is Necessary! Adaptation is required to overcome changes in people (numbers or personalities), availability of resources, etc. Change is often a source of anxiety. People don’t resist change, they resist being changed Change is a valuable tool for leadership, when used correctly Avoid change for the sake of change

6. 6 Change Is a Fact of Life!

7. 7 Our Reactions to Change Fear and Resistance Passive Aggressive Reluctant Acceptance Partnership – Understand and become an agent for change

8. 8 Alice in Wonderland comes to a fork in the road and asks the Cheshire Cat which way she should go. “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” the cat says. “I don’t much care where,” Alice replies. “Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” the cat says.

9. 9 How to Lead Change Step 1: Recognize – “change happens” Understand need for change Accept change Know consequences of not changing Irrespective of support, move change ahead

10. 10 How to Lead Change Step 2: Empower others to help you lead change Consider who needs to be involved (stakeholders) Seek people who exhibit the following: Trust Willing to change Can enact change Can guide change

11. 11 How to Lead Change Step 3: Lead change based upon Vision – a picture of future success Mission – the “nuts and bolts” that translate vision into reality Values - Core beliefs or desires that guide and motivate our attitude and actions

12. 12 Visions President John F. Kennedy’s challenge of going to the moon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream of a more inclusive society A Scout leader’s determination to develop a strong year-round outdoor program, or to conduct an effective membership drive, or to involve more parents in leadership positions

13. 13 How to Lead Change Step 4: Establish Urgency Television invented n 1930’s but didn’t become widespread until 1950’s Bar Codes developed in 1950’s, became widespread in 1980’s Employment of Aircraft Carriers in WWII made battle ships obsolete, yet it took nearly 50 years to recognize that impact

14. 14 How to Lead Change Step 4: Establish Urgency - How Simplicity Use metaphor, analogy, and example Multiple forums Repetition Leadership By Example Explanation of seeming inconsistencies Give and take

15. 15 How to Lead Change Step 5: Move Ahead Regardless When people resist, encourage them anyway Enthusiasm may be contagious They may not want to be left behind If all encouragement fails, reform the group or isolate those unwilling to change. (Can’t vs. won’t)

16. 16 How to Lead Change Step 6: Create a culture that embraces change. Key elements include: Willingness Eagerness Effectiveness Anticipation Participation

17. 17 How to Lead Change Review Step 1: Recognize “change happens” Step 2: Empower others to help Step 3: Lead based on Vision, Mission and Values Step 4: Establish urgency Step 5: Move ahead regardless Step 6.: Create a culture that embraces change

18. 18 Incremental Goals Directly support mission, vision and values These are the major action steps Goals are limited in number and usually fairly broad, though not as broad as the mission and vision. Goals are defined by Action Steps. Each goal may have many action steps

19. 19 Three Characteristics of a Good Incremental Goal It’s visible (people see for themselves it’s not just hype) It’s unambiguous (a real win – no doubt) It’s clearly related to the change effort

20. 20 Small steps can lead change toward remarkable goals.

21. 21 We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.

22. 22 The ultimate step – lead change through lifelong learning Leaders are educators. They don’t just educate others, though. They are also responsible for seeing to their own continuing education. Leading Change

23. 23 Mental Habits That Support Lifelong Learning Risk taking Humble self-reflection Solicitation of opinions Careful listening Openness to new ideas

24. 24 If we have a clear vision of what can be, then leading change can help make it so.

25. 25 Summary Change is a fact of life. Change doesn’t have to cause anxiety. Small steps can lead change toward remarkable goals. We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are. Lead change through lifelong learning. If we have a clear vision of what can be, then leading change can help make it so.

26. 26 Review of Learning Objectives Now you should be able to: Understand the value of change and develop skills to lead it successfully Learn steps for leading change with groups and individuals Appreciate the value of leading change through lifelong learning

27. 27 Thank You!

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