The work of educational leaders includes, in part, the responsibility to enhance the skills and knowledge of the people within the organization. One way that leaders can accomplish this task is by developing a culture that encourages professional development and training growth while supporting the acceptance of diverse perspectives, skills, knowledge, and experiences. The culture within the environment of an educational institution is extremely important for carrying out change.

Focus your discussion on the following:

• What can an educational administrator do to affect the culture for change (readiness for change) in an educational institution?
• What are the criteria or characteristics of an organization that can be used to measure this readiness?
• How can an administrator observe and report on the state of preparedness for organizational changes that will affect culture?
• Explain the variety of roles that education administrators play, including an entrepreneur, an organizer, and an instructional leader.
• What are the issues and potential obstacles that can block successful adaptation to change as the administrator takes each role?
• What things can an administrator do to help ensure that change takes place smoothly?

Use the full-text databases in the AIU Library and other peer-reviewed resources for your research. Be sure to reference all sources using AP style.