{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6662a3996944b00012812269/675f990527740406d8f152cf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Stop Getting Buy-in, Start Getting Alignment","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6662a3996944b00012812269/1734495343139-7a162b1f-e4fc-4080-8e6a-39bb9e1f4bc4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of the organisational change series, Shane Leaning explores why alignment is crucial for successful change implementation in schools. Through practical examples and actionable strategies, he demonstrates how misalignment can derail even the most well-researched initiatives.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>Key Insights</h3><ul><li>Many school initiatives fail not because of the change itself, but due to lack of alignment among stakeholders</li><li>True alignment goes beyond surface-level agreement to create shared understanding</li><li>Different stakeholder groups may interpret the same concept (e.g., \"wellbeing\") in vastly different ways</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>Episode Partners</h3><p><strong>The University of Warwick's International Programmes | Learn more at </strong><a href=\"https://foxly.me/GlobalEdLead\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>warwick.ac.uk</strong></a></p><p><strong>The International Curriculum Association | Learn more at </strong><a href=\"https://internationalcurriculum.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>internationalcurriculum.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></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://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><h3>About the host</h3><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"}