Pathway 2 | Awareness: Aligning Intention and Action

Overview

A problem is a sign of what is blocking our impact or progress—it is the symptom. An issue is the underlying cause of one or more problems that we can directly address. We must take time to fully understand our problems and issues, and the root causes of both in order to choose the most strategic focus for our learning.

Overview

Teams often begin change projects before they have clarified language, aligned their intent, and determined how a change project will connect to their larger strategic goals. Spending more time clarifying frameworks, developing personal and professional commitment to change, as well as better understanding the outcomes of the project will set a stronger foundation for success.

Pathway 2 | Awareness: Aligning Intention and Action

ABOUT THIS PATHWAY

There can be a deep sense of urgency for change that drives us to action before we have fully aligned our purpose and outcomes. This can lead to disruptions, unnecessary conflict, and ultimate failure of our plans. Here are valuable guides for aligning intention and action to save energy, resources and time.

GOAL

Setting impactful intentions.

CONCEPTS

+Aligning Purpose, Outcome and Process

Our purpose powers us through the toughest learning challenges. We must align our purpose with our outcomes and processes.

Adult learning

+Useful initial assessments

Initial assessments that can be useful at the start of a learning project.

+Addressing root causes

A problem is a sign of what is blocking our impact or progress—it is the symptom. An issue is the underlying cause of one or more problems that we can directly address. We must take time to fully understand our problems and issues, and the root causes of both in order to choose the most strategic focus for our learning. Teams are often very clear on their myriad problems but haven’t had the opportunity to properly assess the issues underlying those problems and how to prioritize addressing them. Choosing the most impactful issue to work on in your learning project can be the turning point for change.

+Improving strategic thinking

Change projects help us look at the world differently and think differently. This calls us to improve our ability to think, individually and collectively.

SWITCH PATHWAYS

Pathway 1 | Preparing for Change

Pathway 2 | Awareness: Aligning Intention and Action

Pathway 3 | Analysis: Power

Pathway 4 | Action: Working on Structures

Pathway 5 | Action: Improving Team Health

Pathway 6 | Accountability: Testing Ideas

Pathway 7 | UWC Resources

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Pathway 2 | Awareness: Aligning Intention and Action

ABOUT THIS PATHWAY

GOAL

CONCEPTS

+Aligning Purpose, Outcome and Process Our purpose powers us through the toughest learning challenges. We must align our purpose with our outcomes and processes.

+Useful initial assessments Initial assessments that can be useful at the start of a learning project.

+Improving strategic thinking Change projects help us look at the world differently and think differently. This calls us to improve our ability to think, individually and collectively.

SWITCH PATHWAYS

GROW COMMUNITY

+Aligning Purpose, Outcome and Process

Our purpose powers us through the toughest learning challenges. We must align our purpose with our outcomes and processes.

+Useful initial assessments

Initial assessments that can be useful at the start of a learning project.

+Improving strategic thinking

Change projects help us look at the world differently and think differently. This calls us to improve our ability to think, individually and collectively.