Michael Fullan: Six Secrets of Change

CRL Learns Book Study: The Six Secrets of Change by Michael Fullan

In the first book study sponsored by CRL Learns, participants used a process called “Open Space Technology” to explore topics from the book in small-group discussions. Several people volunteered to host discussions on topics that particularly interested them. Below are notes from the discussions.

Note: For more on Open Space Technology:
• Open Space Technology: A User’s Guide
• Open Space World (http://www.openspaceworld.com/)

Discussion topic: You can borrow or steal a technique, but never a philosophy or culture.” (Fullan, 2008, pg 16.)

Host: Michael Kennedy

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Discussion notes:

• - To what extent…?
• - Value system of all?
  • Where’s our time and money going?
• -Too tight-Too loose dilemma
  • Building from top down
• - And with the collective gray
  • Top-down approaches leave little room for ownership, personalization, [buy-in]

Discussion topic: Secret 3: Capacity Building Prevails

Host: Susanne James

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Discussion notes:

• Capacity Building
• Non-judgmentalism
• Urban Education-Are we (KU) climbing the hill or are we circling the base?
  • - teachers are experiencing heightened sense of fear because of expectations
  • - vicious cycle of new initiatives with no time for thoughtful practice
  • - not investing resources and people who support capacity building
  • - treat each other with respect and appreciation
  • - professional development VS coaching, thoughtful practice (efficiency)
  • - Culture of school-paradox-capacity building
    Trust does not equal change
  • - Personalized change to build capacity
  • - Climb the hill-unrealistic expectations
  • - Change from bottom up with top down support, not pressure (Fear)
  • - No lip service of support > provide action
  • - Interesting content > student interest and culturally relevant context
  • - Higher Ed Responsibility and Resources
    Culturally relevant teacher prep, NOT Multiculturalism Class
  • - Capacity building is really changing how society thinks/values education

Discussion topic: How to make data transparent?

Host: Steve Lee

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Data-based decision making in organizations

Hear part of the discussion at the CRL Media Archives.

Discussion topic: Chapter 4: Learning is the Work

Host: Lynn Barnes

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Discussion notes:

• - Manager (Principal, Academic Leader) is a teacher FIRST
• - Partnership Principles
  • – Voice
  • – Praxis
  • – Equality
  • – Reciprocity
  • – Choice
  • – Dialogue
  • – Reflection
• Professional Learning Network?
  • - Strike a balance between innovation and consistency
  • - Empowerment

Discussion topic: Secret 1: Love Your Employees

Host: Leslie Novasel

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Commitment fostered by people falling love with their peers

Additional Materials:

Download these notes in a Word document.