{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6662a3996944b00012812269/67284e2dce5bc563cb7c46e6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Connection Comes Before Change | Change Series 1.4","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6662a3996944b00012812269/1730694622251-44bfe1d6-c9ea-4de1-a432-c069cd289709.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week, I explore the \"Connection\" phase of organisational change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Episode Highlights</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>The Change Series: </strong>Discover why connection is essential before diving into change.</li><li><strong>Understanding Challenges: </strong>Learn how building connections helps validate perceived challenges and explore them deeply.</li><li><strong>Building Trust and Readiness: </strong>Authentic connections foster psychological safety and organisational readiness—key ingredients for successful change.</li><li><strong>Avoiding Pitfalls: </strong>Early connection helps prevent biases and encourages open dialogue, setting a solid foundation.</li><li><strong>Practical Steps:</strong> Engage with your community—teachers, parents, and students—before implementing change.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Remember, connection and discovery are intertwined. If you feel connection is lacking, pause and focus on building that foundation first. This ensures sustainable and impactful change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is supported by the International Curriculum Association. </strong><a href=\"https://whova.com/web/Ovlg050-Rgy61OcJFWLgtJ4T-u8Y6pAMX9dakWXBACI%3D/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Click here to Register for The International Curriculum Conference 2024</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for tuning in, and as always, if you found this episode useful, please share your experience. You can find me online on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/leaningshane\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>𝕏</strong></a>, and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaningshane/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>. My website is <a href=\"http://shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shaneleaning.com</a> and email address is <a href=\"mailto:shane@shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shane@shaneleaning.com</a>.</p><h2><br></h2><h2>About the host</h2><p>Shane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports international schools globally. He co-founded Work Collaborative and hosts the chat-topping school leadership podcast, Global Ed Leaders. Previously, he worked as Regional Head of Teaching Development for Nord Anglia Education. Passionate about empowering educators, he is currently co-authoring 'Change Starts Here.' As a CollectivEd Fellow, Teacher Development Trust Associate, and TEDx speaker, Shane has extensive experience in the UK and Asia and is a recognised voice in international education leadership. Learn more at <a href=\"http://shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shaneleaning.com</a>.</p>","author_name":"Shane Leaning | School Leadership & Organisational Development Coach"}