CHANGE DOESN’T NEED TO BE DIFFICULT – Supporting K-12 Education Business Leaders

How Canon can make change simple – the change-it approach

Nothing truly changes until behavior changes. People need to know what is coming and how it will impact them. At Canon, our approach to change is leader-led and fit-for-purpose. We work with you to scale the effort to match the scope of the change involved.

1. Clarify/It

Goal: Align leadership and make the case for change.

Leadership Alignment
Ensures that the leadership team is unified in vision and commitment.

Case for Change
Clearly articulates the “why” behind the change, creating urgency and setting the tone for stakeholders.

2. Plan/It

Goal: Develop the roadmap and communication strategy.

Roadmap & Planning
Identifies goals, milestones, and tactical steps.

Communication Plan
Outlines how and when stakeholders will be informed.

Training strategy
Prepares staff with the skills and understanding needed for success.

3. Realize/It

Goal: Execute the plan while supporting teams through change.

FAQs & Support Materials
Address concerns and clarify confusion.

Dashboard
Provides real-time progress tracking.

Leadership Tips & Coaching
Equips leaders to support their teams through transition.

4. Sustain/It

Goal: Ensure long-term adoption and improvement.

Feedback & Engagement
Ongoing dialogue to address issues and gather input.

Reinforcement Tools
Embed change into daily operations through policy, tools, and training.

Performance Monitoring
Tracks effectiveness and identifies improvement opportunities.