Evaluating+the+Change

= **Take the Good with the Bad...** =

The AISK community welcomed the IB initiative with open arms. A re-focus on internationalism and the IB learner profile of empowering the global citizens of tomorrow has encouraged teachers at all levels to consider the tenants of IB. The 1:1 Laptop program was rejuvenated as a tool to enable 21st century learning. In hindsight, the transition could have been made easier with more careful planning and a clearer understanding of the ultimate goal of the initiative. The poor leadership demonstrated by the non-renewal of contract based on the notion that if we eliminate the one in charge, we erase the problems and can begin again. Superficially this is true, but below the surface this caused various unnecessary problems. “Wise leaders understand their own strengths, work to expand them, and build diverse teams that can offer an organization leadership in all four modes: structural, political, human resource, and symbolic.” (Bolman, 2008, p. 372) To this end, the leadership at AISK has endeavored to create a diverse and talented team to maintain the change. However, due to the lack of trust amongst the professional staff in particular, the team has had a higher than normal turn over, even by AISK standards. The leadership at AISK should work towards rebuilding that trust. Change comes with its challenges but it is our approach to dealing with those challenges that determines its success. Overall, the institutionalization of IB was a success.