Immunity to Change: Post #2 — Getting Started
Too often when we think about change, we go for the easy – a technical challenge. The challenge with the most impact, however, will be the adaptive one – “a change you make in yourself that leads to real change and growth.”
Kinds of challenges – Technical vs. Adaptive (Heifetz,1994; Argyris & Schon, 1974)
- Technical – The skill set needed to address the challenge is known – well practiced and proven. Technical challenges are still important and in need of address. (i.e. fixing a flat tire)
- Adaptive – The problem is not clearly defined and the solution is not readily available. The challenge can be addressed only by changing mindset. (i.e. losing weight)
The link above outlines a process involving others in helping develop your adaptive challenge.
After reading the post linked above and dug up a conversation I developed for EduCon 2.3 that included the ideas of technical and adaptive challenges and the required shifts in mindset.
I've retired from public education after 34 years, most recently as Superintendent. In addition to blogging at WorkingAtTheEdge.org, I co-host two podcasts at TLTalkRadio.org and ShiftYourParadigm.org. Learn more at https://workingattheedge.org/about/.
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