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

"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

Episode Partners

The University of Warwick's International Programmes | Learn more at warwick.ac.uk

The International Curriculum Association's Global.Learn.Connect Netherlands: Learn more

Thank you for tuning in, and as always, if you found this episode useful, please share your experience. You can find me online on LinkedIn and Bluesky. My website is shaneleaning.com and email address is shane@shaneleaning.com.

About the host

Shane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports international schools globally. He co-founded Work Collaborative and hosts the chat-topping school leadership podcast, Education Leaders. Previously, he worked as Regional Head of Teaching Development for Nord Anglia Education. Passionate about empowering educators, he is currently co-authoring 'Change Starts Here.' As a CollectivEd Fellow, Teacher Development Trust Associate, and TEDx speaker, Shane has extensive experience in the UK and Asia and is a recognised voice in international education leadership. Learn more at shaneleaning.com.

Join Shane's Intensive Leadership Programme at educationleaders.co/intensive

Shane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports school leaders globally. Passionate about empowment, he is the author of the best-selling 'Change Starts Here.' Shane is a leading educational voice in the UK, Asia and around the world.

You can find Shane on LinkedIn and Bluesky. or shaneleaning.com

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