Why Change Doesn't Happen and How to Make Sure It Does
Author: Schwahn, C., Spady, W.
Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Publication Date: 1998, April
Journal: Educational Leadership
Journal Volume: 55(7)
Available for purchase online at: http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership/apr98/vol55/num07/abstract.aspx#Why_Change_Doesn't_Happen_and_How_to_Make_Sure_It_Does
Abstract (written by WestEd)
The authors contend that in order to exact change, there must be both a clear vision of what the organization will be once change is enacted and a systematic process of how to reach that goal. Five rules that can help to ensure effective and lasting changed are discussed.
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