Where Do We Want To Go?

All our resolves and decisions are made in a mood or frame of mind which is certain to change.
~Marcel Proust

It can be difficult to bring groups to consensus on ideas involving educational missions and visions. Much skill in facilitating the process towards common goals is needed in this area of the journey. Educational leaders must compel the shareholders to openly discuss the question of “where do we want to go” and then carefully select among competing priorities. Leaders make selections based on priorities that have the greatest chance of producing change that lasts (Holcomb, 2001). Strategies to aid in this effort include:

  • Affinity process
  • Brainstorming
  • Nominal Group Process
  • Color Coding
  • Weighted Voting

 

 

Introduction | Where Are We Now? | Where Do We Want To Go? | Are We Getting There? | Maintaining Momentum!