Influencer Strategy

Before reading Influencer, by Joseph Grenny et al. (2013), I thought getting people on board with me implementing ePortfolios would be accomplished by persuading them. I was thinking of using my Innovation Plan video first and then continue to remind them of some of the key points I made in the video. Now, I know that would be considered verbal persuasion and doesn't yield great results. Greeny et al says (2013), " We want to convince others to change, but we have only one set of strategies-nag, guilt, and threaten (pp.85). There is beneficial information in the book Influencer that will help with the success of implementing ePortfolios in the classroom. First, outline the desired results and how they will be measured to build sources of influence. Then identify vital behaviors and organizational influencers.

After reading Influencer, It is evident that we need to change our method when attempting to influence teachers to make positive changes when creating significant learning environments for students. Leaders often use one stratgy to influence teachers. Many times threats are a part of the strategy. Over time those threats lead to low moral. Using the six sources of influence will be the most advantageous when considering influencing teachers. It could bring about meaningful change in education.

Achieving Measurable Results

My innovation plan is for students to utilize an ePortfolio to track their reading

progress. As a result of students using ePortfolios, they will be able to read on or above grade level by the end of the school year. For kindergarten, the end-of-year expectation is a level D. I plan to use Reading A-Z benchmark reading assessments to progress check students reading abilities every four weeks. I will use Fountas and Pinnell reading benchmark for the end-of-year examination.

Changing Vital behavior(s).

Teachers implement the development of ePortfolios in the classroom so students can show growth.
Teachers use a growth mindset when facilitating and developing eportfolios.
Teachers display student achievements so that students are encouraged to strive for improvement.

Organizational Influencers

The organizational influencers would be the principal, assistant principals, instructional coaches, and instructional specialists. These people are leaders and can influence others to change their behavior. They can also modify policies if necessary.

References

Grenny, J., Patterson, K., Maxfield, D., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2013). Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change, Second Edition (2nd ed.). McGraw Hill.