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Why is change so challenging?  How are plans for change rolled out?  What happens if the change process is not done correctly?  What leadership skills are necessary? Why do some staff embrace it and others find it hard to adjust? How do I coach and support change? 

New research, curriculum frameworks, and emerging ways of knowing is causing change to early learning programs and practices. Change can either be rocky for and with staff or be the impetus for cultivating new areas of staff curiosity and renewal. This workshop introduces the theory of change followed by the examination of leadership skills and strategies to support the change process in teams with diverse generations, cultures, skills and talents. Using a variety of examples, participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions that will provide insight into how staff can be empowered to embrace change and gain a sense of renewal through the change process.  

Dr. Beverlie Dietze is the Director of Learning and Teaching at Okanagan College. She holds a Masters of Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. She is author of a number of articles and textbooks that focus on early childhood education.