1. “Practical Tips
for
Managing
Change”
©Debbie Inglis

2. 'Successful Change'
is about the effective
leadership and management
of all those involved

3. Tip 1 – Start with the end in mind
When should the change start to
be implemented and when
should the process end?
What are the success criteria?
Who are all the stakeholders?
How will it impact on them?
What will the change look, feel &
sound like for them?

4. Tip 2 – Sell the change!
What are the benefits? Address the “what's in it for
- to pupils me?” group ...
- to parents Appeal to their particular
- to staff motivation style …
- to the school E.g. Are they more energised & enthused
- to governors by their goals, or are they more
motivated by solving problems?
- to the community (Towards & Away From Motivation styles)
Ask staff to come up with their
own too!

5. Tip 3 – Allay any fears
Objections / fears:
- they are perceiving the change
as taking them beyond their
normal skill set
- the change is putting them in
their 'panic zone'
Actions
- they perceive the change as
Discuss different options meaning lots of extra work
towards achieving the
change outcome
What else?
Help them create early
'wins' – things they can
achieve

6. Tip 4 – Identify your network of influencers
These are your supporters (or First: Who often supports
potential supporters) your vision / ideas?
Get them on board! Second: Who sits nodding
whilst you're describing the
change and its benefits?
Third: Who are your most
sociable / talkative
supporters? Who is good at
building rapport?
Don't limit it to teaching staff!

7. Tip 5 – Maintain positivity and assertiveness
Keep reminding staff /
yourself of the benefits!
Remember your glass is half-
full!
Assertiveness is more about
“I ...” language than “you ...”
Assertiveness is about
respecting their point of view,
but valuing and sticking to
your own
“Thanks for updating me on this … I appreciate it can be (uncomfortable /
difficult / time consuming)... let's focus on what's possible to achieve over
the next couple of weeks, and what further support I can offer you. I'm still
confident this change is the best thing for the children / school...”

9. “If you can't change your
fate, change your
“There is nothing so attitude”
stable as change”
(Amy Tan)
(Bob Dylan)
©Debbie Inglis, March 2013
Education Coach, Mentor & Trainer
Square Two Development Ltd
debbie.inglis@squaretwo.co.uk
07791 610215

10. “If you can't change your
fate, change your
“There is nothing so attitude”
stable as change”
(Amy Tan)
(Bob Dylan)
©Debbie Inglis, March 2013
Education Coach, Mentor & Trainer
Square Two Development Ltd
debbie.inglis@squaretwo.co.uk
07791 610215