Karen's+Opportunity+for+Change

= Identifying the Opportunity for Change  = =  At Oakwood University  = For the past 6 years there has been no formal training for the staff at Oakwood University. Staff members must learn different applications through trial and error. This has a tremendous impact on the work environment on the University Campus. Reports are not submitted in a timely manner, emails not used effectively, work hours are wasted trying to understand and trouble shoot applications. Consistent training would allow the staff to communicate on a more reliable basis through the use of technology. Using Microsoft Office applications to work collaboratively would allow their training in technology to be taken to the next level. Listed below are some of the areas that have problems because lack of training: 1.   Reluctance towards learning new computer programs 2.  Currently staff members are not familiar with the potential of the Microsoft Office Suite 3.  Email is not being used in an effective manner

This is an excellent opportunity for me to create an environment for change. Not just to teach, but to empower actual learning to take place. The passage of time since the last training classes were conducted on the campus allows me to look at this challenge with excitement. Next year I have been asked to develop a training program for the staff on the campus. I must create an environment that instills excitement in the desire to participate in new learning paradigms. The staff must understand the importance of the changes that are taking place and the primary role they play in this change. Without their cooperation none of this would be possible. This will not be just another training activity class. This class will be about change and how people react to and reflect on changes. Changes that will be permanent will make their professional life easier and more enjoyable.