Academic Leadership

Chapter 11 – Innovator

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Activity

Develop a plan to introduce and manage a change in your program based on the

adaptive leadership model described above. In your plan remember to address

the following:

1. What is the challenge?


2. What are the key issues?


3. How will you frame these and focus attention?


4. How will you secure ownership?


5. How will you manage conflict and stress to ensure progress towards your goal?


6. What strategies will you use to create safe havens for those most affected by the change?

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