I'm really looking forward to the next "year" of this game. I think it would be a great tool to use to help staff understand how a district goes about addressing a new initiative. Maybe something to play at a staff inservice.
Monday, September 10, 2012
565 Week 4- First Year of Simulation
This week's simulation had to be one of the most fun classes in this entire program. It was really unique to get a different perspective on planning district-wide changes. My district has undergone a lot over the past few years- our philosophy is that we'd rather get out ahead of changes so we can have some voice in exactly how it looks once it becomes requirement. This means a lot of work without anyone really able to tell you exactly what to do. The result on our staff has been mixed- some excited, some upset, all stressed out. But going through the simulation really helped me to understand why we were doing certain things that I found pointless at the time, and why some changes have to move so slowly.
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I was also thinking that this would be a great game to play at a staff in service, but I could not find it for sale and I think it would be tricky to find people to run it with the skill that Louis does.
ReplyDeleteI also wonder if some staff members would be insulted by the personality traits of some of the characters and feel it as a personal slight.
I also think this was by far one of my favorite activities we have done so far! It really made me aware of how much work it is to create change and get everyone on board in a district. This is an aspect of leadership that I have never had experience with... and after this game probably never want to. It was very eye opening.
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