Creative Thinking Discuss work ideas with others Am open to work with new ideas/ways of working on the ideas of others View mistakes as learning opportunities on how to do things better next time Dismiss the ideas of others and or dismiss ideas too quickly Refuse to new ways of working following training and support View mistakes as something to be afraid of and/or an opportunity to lay blame Level 2 Solutions Focused At this level I, my effort on suggesting solutions rather than just on barriers/obstacles Take calculated risks in order to do things better Seek to develop new solutions with available resources Review how things are done with a view to delivering services differently when necessary I do not, Limit myself to only offering tried & tested/traditional ideas/solutions Take risks without thinking and/or avoid taking any risks at all Do things on a ‘whim’ without any consideration of the impact on others/resources/children’s education See review/evaluation as unimportant or a waste of time 3 Innovative Thinking At this level I, Seek to create an environment where innovation is encouraged and valued Am not afraid to stop, or change solutions that do not deliver expected results Use innovation and feedback to drive continuous performance improvement I do not, Discourage innovation by not making time for others to share/discuss ideas Continue with an idea/solution without regular referral to an appropriate risk register Create an environment creative ideas or innovation are not allowed to flourish Level 4 Creativity & Innovation At this I, Promote innovation internally and externally Consider developing with non-traditional partners to enhance organisational performance Foster a learning culture where all are committed to continuously improve and develop I do not, Blame others for their attempts to work differently or accept outdated ways of working encouraging people to learn from each other Avoid opportunities to explore different ideas, novel approaches and new associations DELIVERING QUALITY I analyse issues and break them down into their discrete parts. I make systematic and rational judgements based on relevant information. I demonstrate a readiness to make decisions, take the initiative and originate action.
Challenge others whose behaviour/attitude undermines change inappropriately Share my experience of change with others Behave in a way that is out of keeping with the change message I am supposed to be communicating Remain silent behaviour that undermines change Demonstrate an inherent lack of commitment to changes that may be occurring Level 3 Managing Change At this level I, Look to understand change from peoples’ perspective Listen to the of others, knowing when to adapt my approach in response to those views Build capacity for change by reviewing existing priorities and resources Can identify the criteria for “successful change” and use it to monitor and evaluate progress I do not, Automatically interpret the opinions of others as resistance Relentlessly pursue my own viewpoint at the expense of others Implement change without planning Introduce change without knowing what the ‘the outcome’ will look like Level 4 Leading Change At this level I, Establish a sense of urgency/common purpose around change Build and help others understand the Academy’s vision for change Translate vision into meaningful strategy and planning Empower others to action through effective decision-making, communication, support etc Personally own the success or failure of change I do not, Undermine change by communicating to others that ‘everything is alright’ when it is not Keep the vision to myself and still expect people to buy into it Rely on the ‘rumour-mill’ to communicate the rationale for change others if change is not implemented