This week we did a lot of reflecting on the Change Simulation Game we played the last two weeks in class. I did change my opinion on the game and began to value the experience as we started to experience progress in our activity selection and ultimate outcome with our virtual staff. I think the first week was particularly challenging trying to gather the information, create your plan with teammates, and communicate quickly. I wish we had the materials a week ahead of time instead of at the moment of starting the game as I think it would have helped ease the initial pressure and desire for instant success. Making change seems so easy until one begins to ‘play the game’ and realize there are many layers of resistance. At first we learned we needed to have administrative buy in to get started. Next we realized it is important to hold multiple meetings to discuss, survey and develop a direction for change. Ultimately we created a vision, re-surveyed our successes and failures, and held trainings to began to move our virtual district forward.
Through taking this class I have learned most that actions taken as a leader may differ than as an ordinary staff participant. As a Teacher Leader, instead of maintaining focus on the experiences of a certain program or department, one must have an outlook of the greater good and value the collective staff in making change occur. I do appreciate this extended focus on the organization and look forward to putting what I have learned in this class into practice in the future. Let the real 'game' begin. :)
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