Leader of Change experiences and perceives during an actual change initiative

discover what a Leader of Change experiences and perceives during an actual change initiative that he/she has lead in an educational institution. Through conversation with a change leader, you will identify the key elements required of change and the experiences and perceptions of the success of such an initiative in order for you to apply your learning about change management and what is required to be successful. Directions: 1. Identify an exemplary change agent working in education that you know or know of by reputation. o This person can be a current employee/employer o Former employee/employer o Current/former colleague 2. Schedule an interview with this person. o Please be respectful of busy schedules. o Explain that this assignment requires that the interview itself should last no less than 45 and no more than 60 minutes. o Schedule via video conferencing or phone but the interview must be live, not via email. 3. Create no less than 10 and no more than15 original questions to ask this interviewee regarding their direct experience and perceptions of change management in a particular situation. o Design your questions to identify key elements of change leadership and to elicit indepth information based on your readings to date. o It is important to plan your questions in advance, however, you may wish to revise the order, or some of the questions during the actual interview based on the dialog that ensures. Offer to send the questions to the interviewee in advance so they can prepare their answers thoughtfully.