Your faculty members resist personalized support strategies. How will you break through their resistance?
To win over skeptical faculty, empathy and evidence are key. Consider these approaches:
What strategies have you found effective in introducing new initiatives to your team?
Your faculty members resist personalized support strategies. How will you break through their resistance?
To win over skeptical faculty, empathy and evidence are key. Consider these approaches:
What strategies have you found effective in introducing new initiatives to your team?
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Prof Abhimanyu Kumar
Chairman & CEO, Centre for Ayurveda Education, Innovation & Technology (CAYEIT)
I tackle resistance by involving faculty in designing small, low-risk pilots for personalized strategies. For example, a faculty might try a new approach with just one class and share their results with peers. By highlighting their successes and encouraging idea-sharing, I turn hesitation into enthusiasm.
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To effectively introduce new initiatives to a team, I have found success by fostering open dialogue, demonstrating value through success stories, and equipping team members with tailored training and resources to ensure confidence in implementation.
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Faculty resisting personalized support strategies? Start with data showing improved student outcomes—numbers speak louder than words! Introduce small, easy-to-implement strategies like extra office hours and show, don't just tell, with pilot programs that demonstrate success. Use peer influence by getting early adopters to share their wins. Frame it as a partnership, not a mandate, and offer fun incentives like catered lunches or "Most Creative Strategy" trophies. After all, we’re all trying to make things easier for everyone!
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To encourage faculty adoption of personalized support, first understand their resistance through surveys or interviews. Clearly demonstrate the benefits for both faculty and students, using data or testimonials. Start with a small pilot program and provide comprehensive training and ongoing support. Celebrate successes and share best practices. Address concerns about workload and offer incentives like release time. This approach, like a doctor's persuasive approach with a patient, builds understanding and collaboration.