A Leadership Playbook for Addressing Rapid Change in Education 9781032396675, 9781032396132, 9781003350804, 1032396679

Table of contents :
Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Meet the Author
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I
1 What is Appreciative Inquiry (AI)?
AI is a Philosophy, or Way of Thinking
AI Reinforces the Idea That Schools are Dynamic, Learning Organizations
AI is a Change Process—a Social Learning Process
AI Empowers People to Achieve Excellence From Within the Organization
AI Promotes the Synergy of Others
AI is a Change Model with Four Steps: Discovery, Dream, Design, and Destiny
2 Why Choose AI as the Change Model for Decision-Making?
Why? Because AI is a Solutions-Focused Process, Using Strengths-Based Language
Why? Because AI provides the Framework for Solving Our Own Issues
Why? Because AI is a Simple Four-Step Cycle Focused on Continuous Improvement
Why? Because AI Participants Can Range from One to Two People to 100s of People
Why? Because the AI Change Model is a Non-Hierarchical, Collaborative Effort
Why? Because the AI 4-D Cycle is a Results-Oriented, Rapid Decision-Making Process that Expedites Change
Why? Because the AI Process Leads to the Formation of a True Learning Organization
Why? Because AI is a Proven, Change Model Used Worldwide
3 How to Facilitate Change Using the AI 4-D Cycle
The Playbook
The Topic or Focus of Inquiry
Four Steps in the AI 4-D Cycle
Step 1: Discovery
Discovery phase: The Magic in Storytelling
Sharing Stories
Best Practices for Sharing Stories
Identifying Themes and Mapping the Positive Core
Discovery Phase Summary
Step 2: Dream
Dream Phase: Imagine the Possibilities
Dream Phase Summary
Step 3: Design
Design Phase: Create the Future
Design Phase Summary
Step 4: Destiny
Destiny Phase: Making it Happen—The Game Plan
Destiny Phase Summary
Summary: Chapter 3 How to Facilitate Change Using the AI 4-D Cycle
4 Preparing for Gameday
The Facilitator’s Role
Who Should be Facilitator?
Getting Started: Establishing Ground Rules or Team Norms
Playbooks as Scenario Examples
Summary: Chapter 4 Preparing for Gameday
Part II
5 Playbook for Scenario 1—Increasing Teacher Retention
Topic or Focus of Inquiry—How Can Our District Increase Teacher Retention at the Elementary Level?
The AI 4-D Cycle
Action Plan
Summary: Chapter 5 Playbook for Scenario 1—Increasing Teacher Retention
Logistics
The 4-Ds
Sustaining the Plan
6 Playbook for Scenario 2—Building a Strong Leadership Team
Topic or Focus of Inquiry—How Does My Leadership Behavior Support Staff and Influence Student Learning?
The AI 4-D Cycle
Action Plan
Summary: Chapter 6 Playbook for Scenario 2—Building a Strong Leadership Team
Logistics
The 4-Ds
Sustaining the Plan
7 Playbook for Scenario 3—Developing a Model Teacher Team
Topic or Focus of Inquiry—How Can the High School English Department Become a Model Teacher Team, More Cohesive and Focused on Improving Student Learning?
The AI 4-D Cycle
Action Plan
Summary: Chapter 7 Playbook for Scenario 3—Developing a Model Teacher Team
Logistics
The 4-Ds
Sustaining the Plan
8 Playbook for Scenario 4—District- Wide Meaningful Professional Development
Topic or Focus of Inquiry—How Can Our District Inspire, Encourage, and Support Classroom Teachers Through Meaningful Professional Learning Experiences?
The AI 4-D Cycle
Action Plan
Summary: Chapter 8 Playbook for Scenario 4—District-Wide Meaningful Professional Development
Logistics
The 4-Ds
Sustaining the Plan
9 Creating Your Own AI 4-D Cycle Playbook
The AI 4-D Cycle
Action Plan
Agenda Samples
Two-Day Agenda (For Use With Larger Group 50+ People)
Day 1 of 2
Day 2 of 2
One Day Agenda (For Use With Smaller Groups