The 5 Stages of Change Since change is a process, Covey, McChesney, and Huling (2012) broke the actions into the stages listed below, each of which plays a crucial role in ensuring that effective and long-lasting change occur. Stage 1: Getting Clear The change leader and the entire team commit to working toward a new level of performance. Everyone becomes familiar with the 4DX and takes part in developing the WIG, lead measures, lag measures, and the scoreboard. Stage 2: Launch After getting clear, it is now time to actively start working toward the WIG. Launching a new initiative calls for a great deal of focus and energy, especially from the leader. Stage 3: Adoption As the team start adopting the 4DX process, resistance starts to fade as passion starts to rise. Team members are committed and willing to working toward the WIG, despite the whirlwind. Stage 4: Optimization The team begins to shift to a 4DX mindset in which they are becoming more purposeful and engaged in their work. This shift is due to the results they are starting to see. Stage 5: Habits As 4DX becomes a habit, the WIG will not only be reached, but the team will have created a new culture of excellent execution which is likely to lead to the development of another WIG. Covey, McChesney, and Huling (2012) define the 4 Disciplines of Execution as "an orderly pattern of conduct that leads to achievement of an organizational goal with excellence" (p. 297). A few key phrases we should all be familiar with as we learn about the 4DX model. They are defined as follows by Covey, McChesney, and Huling (2012):
See graphic below for my 4 disciplines of execution in creating learning environments for blended classrooms at Johnson High School. The Influender & 4DX Plans Both the Influencer and the 4DX plan are great in helping create actual change. The main differences are the Influencer plan is usually followed through with participants after someone has designed it. This plan also appeals to emotions. The 4DX plan has everyone helping design from start to finish. From everyone helping figure out the main goal (WIG) to the accountability, there is collaboration from all parties. The 4DX plan also appeals to the physical part. It is a well planned out strategy to achieve. It helps outline the steps needed to achieve your goal. Together, both the Influencer model and the 4DX plan compliment each other. They appeal to the whole person- the emotional and physical aspects. Being able to strategically plan each step and incorporate the emotional aspect too makes any plan doable! References:
Grenny, J., Patterson, K., Maxfield, D., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2013). Influencer: The new science of leading change: 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education. McChesney, C., Covey, S., & Huling, J. (2012). The 4 disciplines of execution: Achieving your wildly important goals. New York, NY: Free Press.
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