By Adam Rosenfield
Change, whether as a result from external influences such as the community, funding, and regulation, or from internal forces, like instructional initiatives or student population changes, is common in the environment of a school district. If not managed correctly, change can catch some people by surprise and can result in missed opportunities for a district and its staff and students.
Some people think successful change is brought about by chance. But in reality, it’s brought about by enacting proper processes and procedures. These processes and procedures make up what is called “change management”.
K-12 inventory management is quickly becoming a priority to apply change management processes to. State standardized testing, funding requirements for programs like E-rate, compliance with state mandates, and the prevalence of 1:1 initiatives all push the boundaries of how school districts have operated in the past. It’s impossible to meet the demands of these initiatives with past processes and procedures. Continue reading “How to Succeed with Inventory Management at Your District: Change Management”
