1. Coaching & Culture: Motivation, Engagement, and Change

2. The Role of Coach: Creating Alignment & Engagement Understand direction & key issues Architects District/School Leadership Create meaning & aligned actions Interpret results & provide feedback Translators Coaches Provide feedback Doers Teachers

3. Alignment & Engagement Active Engagement Disengaged Not Aligned with Aligned with Forward Direction Direction Potential Obstructors Exemplary Leaders/Contributors Bystanders Potential Leaders/Contributors Pragmatists

4. The Change Curve 1.Neutral -no knowledge -status quo -in the dark 2. Initial Excitement -Excited -Motivated -Enthusiastic 3.Denial -Indifference -Passiveness -Apathy -Minimize information -Minimize involvement 4. Resistance -Frustration -Inability to see positive outcome -Negative questioning/doubting -Stubbornness/complaining -Anxiety/stress 5. Exploration -Energized -Creative -Overworked but excited -Increased commitment - Small wins 6. Commitment -Excitement -Enthusiasm -Problem solving -Clear direction/focus

5. Motivation & Engagement Autonomy The urge to direct our own lives Mastery The desire to get better and better at something that matters Purpose The yearning to do what we do in the service of something larger than ourselves

6. Reflection How motivated and engaged are you in your work? How do autonomy, mastery, and purpose play a role?

7. “Go where the energy is.” (Graves)

8. Form a Guiding Coalition In what way can you influence others? Power Position Knowledge Trustworthiness Ability to articulate vision & ideas Openness to be influenced by others Demonstration of trust & respect Active listening Acquiring important information from others

9. Reflection Think about forming a guiding coalition. Who is already aligned and engaged? How will you influence a few others to get on board?

10. “Planning is as natural to the process of success as its absence is to the process of failure” (Sieger)

11. Generate Short Term Successes & Build Momentum Focus Determine what’s most important Don’t overload Commit Build ownership & accountability Develop a workable plan Follow through Implement! Evaluate results Build momentum