How to think wide with your next challenge | Change Series 1.3
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In part 3 of his series on organisational change, Shane discusses the importance of the discovery phase in organisational change in schools. He emphasises the need to break the cycle of repeatedly addressing the same problems by exploring multiple perspectives and challenging assumptions. The conversation highlights the significance of building trust and connection within teams to facilitate open dialogue and innovative solutions. Leaning also stresses the value of diverse thinking in improving outcomes and the necessity of thorough discovery to avoid poor decision-making.
Takeaways
· The first answer is rarely the best one.
· Discovery is about exploring options, not making decisions.
· Building trust enables free expression of thoughts.
· Asking 'What else?' helps uncover deeper challenges.
· Urgency can push change forward.
· Unfreezing our thinking is essential for change.
· Groupthink can lead to poor quality decisions.
· Diverse teams bring improved accuracy and innovation.
· Challenging assumptions is crucial in the discovery phase.
· Connection is foundational before moving into discovery.
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