Influencing New Innovation Ideas

When I first developed my innovation proposal, I thought that was my method of influencing my academic coordinator and principal. Little did I know that I was influencing my entire organization.

Through reading Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change, I've learned that in order to make my innovation plan work, I would not only have to change the view of students, but also influence the behavior of my organization.

In order to be a great influencer, I have to "crystal clear about the results [I am] trying to achieve" ( Grenny, Patterson, Maxfield, McMillan, & Switzler, 2013).

My results is to get 2 out of our 4 content area departments to enlist in developing a blended learning tutorial program for our student by December 2019.

On the measurement of teachers, I wanted to focus on feedback from teachers, is the tutorial program bringing more students in for tutorials. As well as look to see if there are learning growths through their testing scores.

In hopes to really influence my organization, I thought of all the possible road blocks that I will see as we develop such an intense program. I really wanted to move back to the basic motivation for teachers.

Why do we teach?

I feel that is the most important motivating factor that is often lost in the millions of papers to grade and paperwork to fill out.

I want teachers to reflect back on this chosen path that too few take and really meet their new teacher ideology.

My influencer model is to bring in as much support and open the door to being candor so that we can meet our students needs.

Reference

Grenny, J., Patterson, K., Maxfield, D., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2013). Influencer: The new science of leading change: 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.