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Linking Agents invariably encounter "roadblocks" in the effort to help teachers and administrators implement changes in schools and school systems. If this does occur, it’s usually because people are uneasy about the change process itself. So what will you do when you encounter these roadblocks? As a Linking Agent, it’s your role to keep positive outcomes in mind, and to facilitate momentum through all of the stages that will achieve those outcomes. It’s also important to find a way to address the feelings that lead to roadblocks in order to move them out of the way Reactions to Innovation Implementation Some people accept change readily; others deal with the change that new innovation brings in what appears to be ineffective and seemingly dysfunctional ways. In reality, these behaviors are survival tactics that can be observed in participants' verbal and nonverbal communications. According to Satir (1988), when in a stressful situation, many people tend to function in one of four dysfunctional communication patterns: blaming, placating, computing or distracting. As you go through the patterns, consider whether or not you have experience in your school district with people who fit these characteristics. Manifestations of Dysfunctional Communication Patterns Due to Stress
In addition, sometimes there is simply an insufficient sense of urgency or agreement about solving a problem. If this is the situation, it is critical that the process not be hurried. Previous Page | Next Page
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