Change-effort development tools: process maps, impact effort matrices, core competencies identification, and structure revision¶

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Description¶

In the Change Effort Development Phase, R15CC facilitates a high-level process map or block diagram—a "graphical representation of the steps needed to produce a particular outcome"—to build shared understanding and surface challenge points; an impact effort matrix plotting change ideas on effort and impact axes across four quadrants (quick wins, major projects, fill-ins, time-wasters); core competencies identification that deindividualizes tasks to reveal gaps and leverage points; and organizational structure revision built from the purpose statement and project inventory data.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Consensus on process steps before the map can uncover inconsistencies and elicit change ideas
• Grounding structure revision in Discovery Phase data to check whether the new structure addresses identified challenges

Constraints¶

• Some teams require a full redesign while others change only a portion of their overall structure

Target Learners¶

• SEA division leaders and managers designing change efforts

Target Learning Goals¶

• Designing and prioritizing change efforts that address root causes of system problems

Related Strategies¶

• Implementation-phase supports: staff engagement, communication and action plans, thought partnership, and self-assessment rubrics

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Mattson, H., Zoffel, J., & McCormick, M. (2023). Systems Reviews: An Approach to Building Coherence, Increasing Efficiency, and Improving Workflow at State Education Agencies. WestEd. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED628329