It is increasing capacity to take action. In a learning community, all members are leaders to each other. Roles are checked at the door. Ideas stand on their own merits. Contributions are debated, accepted, or rejected without regard to position, experience, or level of education.
Teams practice self-management.
They take responsibility for the outcomes of their work, monitor their own performance, and seek the guidance, help, or resources needed to complete their tasks. Both process and product matter. Teams will leave with materials, tools, tips, and strategies for leading and supporting their change efforts back home. The experience of being part of a learning community is one which must be replicated with staff at the home work site. Team representatives and Academy staff will fulfill pre-institute agreements to support the team s implementation plans.