{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s important to understand what\u0027s changing, why the change is needed and how attractive the change is to those who\u0027ll receive it. We also need to understand the barriers people will face, so we know where support is needed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo help cement your understanding, we\u0027ve shared some questions to think about. You don\u2019t need to go digging for the answers. You can use our change tools and read through the summaries of our key focus areas to find them.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESome t\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ehings to think about\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E include:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA: The change itself \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo we understand what the change is going to involve?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECan we explain why it\u2019s needed?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat will things look and feel like once the change is completed?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat will stay the same?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EB: How people will respond \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWho will the change impact in my area?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat might people like about the change and what might they be worried about?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat barriers might people face?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EPeople and organisations that make sure they\u2019re prepared for change are more successful in making it work. The first step in making a plan is to make sure the person, or people, rolling out change understand what it means in practice and can explain why that change is needed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo make sure you\u2019re read to lead change, bring together the people involved in making the change happen and discuss the questions below. If there\u2019s any uncertainty, or some people disagree on any of the answers, do a bit more digging and come back to it.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the changes you\u2019re making are part of the Skills for Life strategy, you can\u00A0find summaries of our key focus areas at the bottom of this page. You can also find information on the Scouts website that can help to build your understanding. You may want to chat to people locally who can help, too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDo we understand what\u2019s changing?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to find out more:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERead and discuss information relating to the changes. Visit webpages that outline what needs to be changed and why.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDiscuss with local colleagues what they understand about the changes that are happening to see if you\u2019ve a common understanding.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EDo we recognise why the change is needed?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to find out more:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConsider how the changes may impact you. Think about the benefits once the changes are implemented locally.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConnect with and listen to the people who you know are excited about the benefits the changes\u00A0will bring locally.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EDo we know what will not change?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to find out more:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConsider the ways you currently do things locally. What will likely stay the same? Knowing this can be reassuring for those who are concerned about upcoming changes, particularly in relation to their role.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EDo we know who the change will impact and in what ways?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to find out more:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIdentify everyone who\u2019ll need to know about these changes, including those who\u2019ll be directly affected.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESpeak to those people you\u2019ve identified, using appropriate settings, including face-to-face meetings and informal chats. Do they know anyone else who may be affected that you may have overlooked?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Am I ready for change?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s OK, that\u2019s what this step\u2019s all about. Acknowledging you\u2019re not ready is a great opportunity to explore what\u2019s needed to get you ready. Building your own awareness of the changes and understanding why they\u2019re important is a key part in the change journey. Taking the time to do this properly will mean the process is more likely to be a positive experience for you and those around you. It\u2019ll also mean the changes are more likely to be successful.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What if we\u2019re not ready to lead change?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you understand the changes and feel personally ready to lead change, you\u2019re ready to support others in your patch who\u2019ll need to adopt the changes too. To be able to support everyone in the right way, consider the following questions:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWho will the changes impact in my area?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo they understand the changes and the need for it?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre they motivated to make the changes successful?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo they know how to practically make the changes happen?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo they have the skills to be able to adopt the changes?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat challenges or barriers might they face and how can we overcome these?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ve created a tool that\u2019ll help you to answer these questions and map out how ready your local area is for change, so that you can create a thorough plan in response.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://cms.scouts.org.uk/media/17826/is-your-patch-ready-to-make-change.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022\u0027Is my patch ready for change?\u0027 tool\u0022\u003EDownload the \u0027Is my patch ready for change?\u0027 tool\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Is your patch ready to make change?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EChange can often take a long time to achieve. It\u2019s common in many types of change to come up against barriers, or resistance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019ve used the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/17826/is-your-patch-ready-to-make-change.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022\u0027Is my patch ready for change?\u0027 tool\u0022\u003E\u0027Is my patch ready for change?\u0027 tool\u003C/a\u003E, then you might already have a good idea of the types of barriers people in your patch will face when getting ready for change.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are several different ways in which you might help people in your patch overcome some of these barriers, such as:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E1. Communicate the \u0027Big Why\u0027 and the reason for the change\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOngoing communication\u2019s an important part of change. We\u2019ve developed a set of tools to help you plan the best ways to communicate with the people in your patch. Communicating and helping your patch to be aware of and understand the reasons for the change is the first step in helping them overcome any barriers they might face.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E2. Discuss the benefits of the change\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETalking about the benefits a change will bring can help to overcome barriers, build desire and increase momentum. When discussing the benefits, you can talk about the overall benefits or positives that\u2019ll come from the changes, but also how the change will personally benefit your patch.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E3. Engage with people directly and listen to their concerns\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s only natural that there may be some concerns about change. 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