Identify areas where the change strategy may be stalled or facing resistance. In my innovation plan, there may be resistance with educator follow-up when implementation begins. 

If at any point, there are negative responses, I will take the time to reevaluate by thinking through emotions and choosing the most appropriate way to respond. This may mean that I have to follow up the conversation with a response or action.  

I aim to transmit my passion for creating Lifelong learners through blended learning in mathematics. To do so, I have to focus on keeping emotions under control and creating the opportunities necessary for students to succeed.  

Share facts. Facts are observable and not emotion driven. 

Tell your story. Follow up and move from facts to conclusion.  

Ask for others’ paths. Encourage others to share their stories. 

Talk tentatively. Clear language that depict you are sharing your opinions through your story. 

Encourage testing. Motivate individuals to share their opinions and views.  

As we tackle the journey of implementation, the focus will be on paying attention to any and all feedback from teachers – whether it is verbalized or not. Understanding the signals during conversations and professional development sessions will help me ensure the topic of focus remains on the common goal.  

Learn about what others are thinking and ensure you have an understanding of each other while looking for areas of agreement. During this process, acknowledging emotions will increase safety in the conversation. For implementation to be successful, I must build relationships and receive support from those involved. (Ask,Mirror, Paraphrase, Prime)  

Establishing a safe environment for all involved is necessary for collaboration and input. I will ensure that our mutual purpose is addressed first but also be understandable when there is pushback – making it clear to teachers that their concerns are valid while reestablishing motive to move forward towards our action plan.   

Once all individuals have had an exchange of thoughts and ideas, we will be able to move forward with an action plan.Who does what by when? Setting up an appropriate follow-up timeline will be important.