Throughout a Change Management process, I have often used the following approach of STOP, START and CONTINUE in schools I have worked at.
Approach
Discussing all issues and assigning them into the 3 categories.
It can really help bring staff together, launch new initiatives, remove potential obstacles and build on current strengths in the workplace. It can create strong communication during changes, and put everyone at ease by explaining the reasons behind any decision.
Purpose
It can help create a balance during chage management and avoid a new leader making too many quick changes. It helps to focus on the positives and to build on the strengths of a school.
Personally, I have found that this model can help reduce unnecessary tasks, extra staff workload and potentially 'wasted time' to then invest in items that have a bigger impact on learning!
Framework
The Stop, Start, Continue approach is a simple and useful framework that helps individuals overcome some of the challenges of both giving and receiving feedback.
To use the model, simply request or provide feedback in three sections:
Stop: Things that are less good and which should be stopped, and
Start: Things which aren’t currently being done but which it would be good to start doing.
Continue: Things that are good and which should be continued.
STOP, START and CONTINUE model explained:
Further reading:
As you join a new school, think about what you could keep the same and continue? what you need to stop based on staff feedback and new quick wins that you could start?
Complete guide
Great leaders know success isn’t an end state — it’s an iterative process. Each step in the process asks open-ended questions that help you think of ways to create a better workflow or improve team cohesion. This could come in the form of an employee feedback survey, a solo journaling session, or a post-project meeting.
Compared to close-ended questions and numerical rating systems, studies show that the Start, Stop, Continue method is a valuable alternative that results in real-world changes. Academics and educators often use Start, Stop, Continue to collect student feedback and improve the quality of instruction.Â
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Published by Dr. Paul Walton. @paultwalton
Principal, Educator, Leadership Coach.
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