The most successful systemic change efforts in schools occur over a four to seven year period. Change doesn ' t happen at a constant rate . At times, you might find changes occurring so quickly that you question whether or not you can keep up. Later, change may seem so slow that you feel as though you ' re in slow motion. This is to be expected.
People change at different rates .
Some are eager to try new initiatives while others need time to see proven results or to learn new skills before changing. There is no right or wrong speed for change - as long as forward progress is occurring. The group comes together for a common cause. The group determines its organization structure, rules for operation, and meeting requirements. The group gels around a common vision and begins to work actively for healthy change.