{"id":5097,"date":"2014-09-29T17:27:26","date_gmt":"2014-09-29T17:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ideareadinesstool.com\/?page_id=5097"},"modified":"2020-11-22T21:54:25","modified_gmt":"2020-11-22T21:54:25","slug":"late-adopter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ideareadinesstool.com\/readiness-levels\/late-adopter\/","title":{"rendered":"Late Adopter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Who is a \u2018Late Adopter\u2019 School Community?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Late Adopters tend to be wary of new ideas and seek to maintain the status quo. Educating the school leadership team about the bigger issues related to the idea is the first step towards breaking misconceptions and changing mindsets.<\/p>\n<p>You can use many of the same strategies for Late Adopters that you would use with an Innovator or Majority-Type school community. However, it is important to understand that moving a new idea forward is usually a long and slow process and will be particularly challenging with this group. Late Adopters need to be handled with care, as they are generally reluctant to change. Often, provincial laws and formal policies may be required to force these school communities into idea adoption.<\/p>\n<p>Considering this, you may want to determine if the timing is right to work with the provincial government or leadership at the district level to facilitate wide spread change as opposed to targeting these specific schools.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Strategies to Use with a Late Adopter School Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5097-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5097-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px; width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5097-1 .panel-title a{font-size:13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5097-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5097-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-5097-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #0083a9;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5097-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5097-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #0083a9!important;border-color: #0083a9!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-5097-1\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"972ed275aee533c01\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5097-1\" data-target=\"#972ed275aee533c01\" href=\"#972ed275aee533c01\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Educate the School Community\u2019s Leadership Team about the Idea <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"972ed275aee533c01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ol>\n<li>Obtain commitments from key school leadership team members to learn more about the bigger issues related to the idea.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the leadership team \u201cin the loop\u201d by providing them with up-to-date information about new evidence, the actions and experiences of other school communities, and changes in the provincial landscape that could influence the issue and idea adoption.\n<ul>\n<li>Try to stay on the leadership team\u2019s agenda, while not aggravating them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ideareadinesstool.com\/category\/working-with-decision-makers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For resources on <strong>working with decision-makers<\/strong> click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e71e6967415b86300\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5097-1\" data-target=\"#e71e6967415b86300\" href=\"#e71e6967415b86300\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Provide Evidence to Show the Benefits of the New Idea Outweigh the Costs <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e71e6967415b86300\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ol>\n<li>Provide evidence to illustrate the scientific support (e.g., research) that exists in favour of adopting the new idea.<\/li>\n<li>Provide evidence to illustrate the school community support that exists in favor of adopting the new idea.\n<ul>\n<li>When providing evidence of support, focus on showing the support that exists both within the school community and among neighbouring school communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Illustrate how school communities with similar characteristics have successfully adopted and implemented the proposed idea.\n<ul>\n<li>It is important to highlight the positive impact that the idea has had in these school communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Emphasize the risks and the detrimental impact of maintaining the status quo (e.g., not adopting the idea).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ideareadinesstool.com\/category\/working-with-evidence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For resources on <strong>working with evidence<\/strong> click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ideareadinesstool.com\/category\/sources-of-evidence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For <strong>sources of evidence<\/strong>\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ideareadinesstool.com\/category\/return-on-investment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For resources on <strong>assessing return on investment of a new idea<\/strong> click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ideareadinesstool.com\/category\/health-impact-assessment-hia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For resources on <strong>how to conduct a health impact assessments <\/strong>click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d143b7530d91672a0\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5097-1\" data-target=\"#d143b7530d91672a0\" href=\"#d143b7530d91672a0\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Build Strategic Relationships with Key Stakeholders<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d143b7530d91672a0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ol>\n<li>Develop relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., administrators, teachers, staff, students, parents, community members, school board members, school partners, city councilors and provincial representatives)\n<ul>\n<li>Remember that this process may be more time-intensive than with an Innovator and Majority-Type school community, so plan accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ideareadinesstool.com\/category\/champions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For resources on<strong> identifying and working with school champions<\/strong>\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6bb77358078182e0d\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5097-1\" data-target=\"#6bb77358078182e0d\" href=\"#6bb77358078182e0d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Understand the Unique Needs of the School Community and Address Underlying Barriers<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6bb77358078182e0d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ol>\n<li>Work with the school community to develop an approach that fits their specific needs and concerns. This will help to create buy-in and understanding for the idea early on.\n<ul>\n<li>Each school community has different needs and may require different approaches to the same idea. Acknowledging this is especially important when dealing with Late Adopters because they have the most reservations about adopting a new idea.<\/li>\n<li>Late Adopters tend to require more evidence-based information to inform action. For this reason, it may be beneficial to conduct a situational assessment.\n<ul>\n<li>A situational assessment helps determine the needs and strengths of a school community. It involves the examination of factors such as the economic environment, key stakeholders, literature and previous evaluations, and the school community\u2019s overall vision.<\/li>\n<li>It is important to note that conducting a situational assessment requires a great deal of time and energy and is not suitable or necessary for every situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Recognize barriers to moving forward with a new idea and identify how they can be addressed.\n<ul>\n<li>When working with Late Adopters, there are often underlying barriers inhibiting the adoption of a new idea. These barriers can result from a number of factors, such as a specific ideological standpoint, a lack of resources, or limited capacity. To successfully start moving a new idea forward with a Late Adopter, you must recognize what these barriers are and how they can be addressed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Debunk myths (about the impact of adopting the idea) and increase the legitimacy of evidence about the issues related to the idea.\n<ul>\n<li>Myths often surround new ideas when they are proposed. Unfortunately, evidence may not always be sufficient or adequate to debunk these myths as a Late Adopter school community may be skeptical about the legitimacy of the evidence or its sources.<\/li>\n<li>An effective way to increase the legitimacy of evidence is by working with school community members who are well-respected, receptive to change, and willing to work towards the adoption of the new idea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared to counter the arguments of those who oppose the idea.\n<ul>\n<li>Work with key stakeholders to anticipate likely arguments against the proposed idea and develop possible responses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Provide resources (e.g., money, in-kind time, materials), if available, to the school community to overcome barriers.\n<ul>\n<li>Identify possible resource pools available to the school community. For example, school community partners can often apply for grants to support new ideas. Local or provincial not-for-profit groups are often good sources of templates and materials that can be used in support of the new idea. Volunteers who support the idea can be a good source of in-kind time or skills needed to help gain support for the idea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ideareadinesstool.com\/category\/conducting-a-situational-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For resources on <strong>conducting a situational assessment<\/strong>\u00a0click here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ideareadinesstool.com\/category\/grant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For<strong> examples of funding support<\/strong>\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"243de864826a35969\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5097-1\" data-target=\"#243de864826a35969\" href=\"#243de864826a35969\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Organize the School Community to Take Action and Move the Idea Forward<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"243de864826a35969\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ol>\n<li>Empower receptive members of the school community to take action on the idea.\n<ul>\n<li>Pressure is often needed to facilitate moving a new idea forward with a Late Adopter school community, so it is important to engage the school community members and encourage them to take action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Work to gain support from the members of the school community, and then use this support to engage the leadership team.<\/li>\n<li>Connect with the members of the leadership team using evidence and examples of success.\n<ul>\n<li>It is important to encourage dialogue in the school and to work with different stakeholders to build school-wide acceptance of the idea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Consider strategies that publicly \u2018shame\u2019 the school community.\n<ul>\n<li>Generally speaking, a school community does not like to be identified as a Late Adopter, so negative tactics may work in some circumstances. This is a more aggressive strategy and <strong>requires careful consideration of the potential consequences<\/strong> for current and future relationship-building efforts. This is best considered only if all other efforts to engage the school community (e.g., with leadership team) have been unsuccessful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ideareadinesstool.com\/category\/community-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For resources on <strong>community engagement and organization<\/strong> click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ideareadinesstool.com\/category\/raising-awareness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For resources on <strong>raising awareness<\/strong>\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 { overflow:visible; }<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who is a \u2018Late Adopter\u2019 School Community? Late Adopters tend to be wary of new ideas and seek to maintain the status quo. Educating the school leadership team about the bigger issues related to the idea is the first step towards breaking misconceptions and changing mindsets. You can use many of the same strategies for Late Adopters that you would use with an Innovator or Majority-Type school community. However, it is important to understand that moving a new idea forward is usually a long and slow process and will be particularly challenging with this group. Late Adopters need to be handled with care, as they are generally reluctant to change. Often, provincial laws and formal policies may be required to force these school communities into idea adoption. Considering this, you may want to determine if the timing is right to work with the provincial government or leadership at the district level to facilitate wide spread change as opposed to targeting these specific schools. 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