ABSTRACT
In this chapter evidence of the successful management of change is presented and guidelines for effective change management are recommended. These include the proposal that the curricular and organisational initiatives stemming from the Education Reform Act 1988 and subsequent legislation can have positive as well as negative aspects, such as more clearly defined expectations and roles and more feedback for staff. The guidelines also contain proposals to restrict the possible negative impact of these changes. These include:
• restrict any other changes that are not related to educational reform legislation to the absolute minimum;
• support your colleagues (including the senior management team and middle management) if they need it, and let them support you if you need it;
• provide help to colleagues so they can face up to change.
