Why Good Plans Fall Apart (And How to Prevent It)

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"Plans are worthless, but planning is everything" - Eisenhower's wisdom applies perfectly to school change. In this episode of the organizational change series, Shane explores the crucial delivery phase where planning meets reality.

Key Points:

• The delivery stage comes after six previous stages in the change process

• Why the model is front-loaded with preparation rather than implementation

• How to choose the most appropriate option for your community

• Understanding and acknowledging the consequences of change

• The importance of clear accountability in successful delivery

• Why buy-in should already be established before the delivery phase

Resources Mentioned:

• Double Diamond Model

• The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmondson

• Right Kind of Wrong by Amy Edmondson

• John Kotter's Eight Step Process

• Education Endowment Foundation Implementation Guide

Related Episodes:

• Previous episodes in the Change Series

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