Educational Leadership

Paper Summary:

The paper looks at seven well-known authors in the field of change theory and innovation and discusses the common elements among these authorities of change and innovation. The paper clearly shows how change is inevitable and there is a need for all members of the organization to embrace each other as change occurs. The paper also shows how education and continuous support and feedback is of paramount importance.

Outline:
Introduction
Review
Analysis of Theories of Change Management
Common Elements Among Theorists & Leaders Approach To Change
Strategies Most Likely To Be Successful For Leadership

From the Paper:

"Eckel & Kezar (2002) review the theoretical framework underlying many change processes within institutional settings, evaluating tools and methods that work to help overcome resistance to change in the educational environment. The authors suggest the dominant strategy leading to successful adoption of change at all levels of education is staff development or development strategies that promote self-reflection among staff members, which in turn promotes a culture more willing to adopt change (Eckel & Kezar, p. 435). The authors hypothesize a direct relationship exists between institutional culture and change, and that if culture is changed through direct interactions with staff members, that less resistance to change will be met by members of the organization."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Carson-Stern, E., Edwards, A., Harter, L.M., Hopson, M.C. & Mcclanahan, A. (2004). Organizing for survival and social change: The case of streetwise. Communication Studies, 55(2): 407.
• Chrisman, J.J., Chua, J.H. & Sharma, P. (2005). Trends and directions in the development of a strategic management theory of the family firm. Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, 29(1):555-575.
• Dundon, E. (2002). The seeds of innovation: cultivating the synergy that fosters new ideas. AMACOM: New York.
• Eckel, P.D., Kezar, A. (2002). The effect of institutional culture on change strategies in higher education: Universal principals or culturally responsive concepts? Journal of Higher Education, 73(4): 435.
• Fullan, M. (2001). Leading in a culture of change. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: San Francisco.

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