1. Only change what needs changing - not what is easy.
2. Get others on board - build a guiding team.
3. If adding something new - get rid of something old that is not working.
4. Focus on strengths.
5. Remove the barriers.
6. Start with the BELIEF - inspire the team to confidence.
7. Simplify your message.
8. Let your actions speak - lead the way, showing by example.
9. Celebrate success, keep people informed.
10. Measure results - what is measured gets improved.
11. Set the stage for innovation - let the team run with the idea, ownership.
12. Stand with them - not above them.
13. Reinforce, reinforce, reinforce - it takes time to build new patterns, embed in culture.
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So how has this been seen in my leadership project of introducing the 'Positive Mindset'? We unpacked the visual of the Learning Pit and used these tools to build resilience in the face of challenge.
1. Only change what needs changing - not what is easy.
There was an obvious need and this was not a quick fix but took 6 months focus.
2. Get others on board.
Initially it was all about showing the kids the need and letting them see the possible solution, adding their own stamp on how it looked and worked.
3. If adding something new - get rid of something old that is not working.
This is what we forgot to do but it all fitted n well as part of our class focus on reflection and metacognition.
4. Focus on strengths.
We praised up success and saw failure as a chance for learning, with the help of the scaffold tools. We turned a negative into a positive as mistakes are a learning opportunity.
5. Remove the barriers.
We added iPad apps and scaffolding sheets to support deep reflection. Students supported one-another in their reflections. Lots of time was given for reflection.
6. Start with the BELIEF - inspire the team to confidence.
We began with an understanding but experiences and reflection made the concept real for all of us. Students identifying using the Growth Mindset in struggling students really made them grow in confidence.
7. Simplify your message.
Getting the kids to help put it in visual form really helped with this.
8. Let your actions speak - lead the way, showing by example.
I was always sharing my progress with the Learning Pit and what strategy I had been using - as the teacher.
9. Celebrate success.
We did this at the end of every session, day and even in the middle of lessons as we saw it. This is what was valued in our class - even to sending people to the principal for further recognition.
10. Measure results - what is measured gets improved.
This was in the form of a survey but more effectively in changing student reflections and attitude to challenge.
11. Set the stage for innovation - let the team run with the idea, ownership.
The skills have been shared now is the time for students to apply them to all of their life and share how it has gone.
12. Stand with them - not above them.
Sharing lots of stories about my failure and success with the tools.
13. Reinforce, reinforce, reinforce - it takes time to build new patterns.
We spent 6 months focussing on this and will continue to work on it - forever!
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