5 S tra te g ie s to
T ra n s fo rm C o re V a lu e s
in to A c tio n s
Ralph L. Pim, Ed.D
Breakout Session
H o w h a s s p o rt s h a p e d y o u r life ?
L is t s p e c ific v a lu e s
a n d a ttrib u te s th a t
y o u le a rn e d th ro u g h
s p o rt th a t h a v e
b e c o m e p a rt o f
y o u r life
V a lu e s a n d a ttrib u te s th a t I
le a rn e d th ro u g h s p o rt
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Determination
Perseverance
Responsibility
Respect
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
2 5 J o u rn e y s
V a lu e s & A ttrib u te s L e a rn e d th ro u g h
S p o rt
A d a p ta b ility
A c c o u n ta b ility
C o m m itm e n t
C o m p e titiv e n e s s
C o u ra g e
D e d ic a tio n
D e te rm in a tio n
D ilig e n c e
D is c ip lin e
E x c e lle n c e
F a irn e s s
P a s s io n
P e rs e v e ra n c e
F a ith
P e rs is te n c e
Focus
P o s itiv ity
H a rd W o rk
R e s ilie n c e
H a rm o n y
Respect
H u m ility
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In te g rity
S e lf-S a c rific e
L e a d e rs h ip
S p o rts m a n s h ip
L o y a lty
T e a m w o rk
M e n ta l T o u g h n e s s T e n a c ity
The Key is…
Words
T ra n s fo rm in g w o rd s in to a c tio n s
D e s c rib e th e b e s t c o a c h y o u e v e r
had
W h a t m a d e h im o r h e r so te rrific ?
M y coach w as
J a c k G re y n o ld s
“Coach Greynolds taught
me how to persevere and
never quit no matter
what. After playing for
him I knew that I was
mentally tough and my
spirit would never be
broken by anyone.”
Sport builds character when…
A c o a c h p o s s e s s e s c h a ra c te r
a n d in te n tio n a lly te a c h e s it
C o re v a lu e s s e t th e
s ta n d a rd fo r b e h a v io r a n d
p e rfo rm a n c e
T h e y p ro v id e a m o ra l co m p a s s fo r d e c is io n
m a k in g a n d c re a te th e c o m m o n th re a d th a t
u n ite s te a m m e m b e rs
S tra te g y # 1
O p e ra tio n a lly D e fin e C o re V a lu e s
A n o p e ra tio n a l d e fin itio n d e s c rib e s th e
b e h a v io r in te rm s o f w h a t y o u s e e
H o w d o I o p e ra tio n a lly d e fin e a c o re
v a lu e ?
- Add a verb in front of the word.
- Then explain.
Example: Sportsmanship (Honor the Game)
1. Add a verb: Exhibit good sportsmanship
2. Explain:
-Play within the rules;
-Respect referees at all times (there is
never an excuse for treating referees with
disrespect);
-Respect opponents at all times (even if
they are acting poorly);
-Maintain self-control at all times;
-Congratulate opponents following either
victory or defeat;
-Win or lose with dignity.
From your list…
S e le c t o n e V a lu e o r
A ttrib u te
O p e ra tio n a lly d e fin e
th is v a lu e o r
a ttrib u te
W h a t stra te g ie s d o
yo u u s e to te a c h
th is va lu e to yo u r
stu d e n ts ?
S tra te g y # 2
M o d e l th e E x p e c te d B e h a v io r
• Be a positive model in the lives
of your students on a daily
basis.
• Choose, plan, and teach the
values that physical education
and sport naturally provides.
S tra te g y # 3
U p h o ld th e S ta n d a rd
The overriding truth is that by
not confronting a behavior
that is inappropriate, the
teacher is sending a message
of acceptance.
S tra te g y # 4
R e c o g n iz e a n d R e in fo rc e P o s itiv e
B e h a v io r
• Always look for any
opportunity to reinforce
behavior that deserves
recognition.
• Positive reinforcement
results in the strongest
change in students.
O n ly if v a lu e s a re o p e ra tio n a lly
d e fin e d , m o d e le d , s h a p e d , a n d
re in fo rc e d w ill s tu d e n ts
in te rn a liz e th e s e v a lu e s
S tra te g y # 5
M a in ta in P ro p e r A lig n m e n t
Mission Statement
Learning Outcomes
Core Values
Lesson Objectives
E v e ry o n e m u s t p u ll th e ro p e in th e s a m e
d ire c tio n
T h e R e s u lts P y ra m id *
A ll 4 la y e rs m u s t b e a lig n e d
R e s u lts
A c tio n s
B e lie fs
E x p e rie n c e s
*Conners, R. & Smith, T., Change the Culture, Change the Game, 2011.
W A R N IN G !!!
W h e n e v e r th e re is ch a n g e , th e re is
re s is ta n c e
C a s e S tu d y # 1
Situation:
Often, teachers in school perceive CCE as a
separate subject matter and see it as an additional
thing to do/teach in school.
Question:
How can the school get these teachers to “buy in”
on the significance of CCE and inspire them to
instill CCE in all things?
H o w to R e d u c e R e s is ta n c e to
C hange
Resistance is a
natural reaction
Describe new
experiences
Identify belief that
needs changed
Ask for feedback
on new experiences
Introduce the new
belief
Ask for progress
reports
M e th o d o lo g y fo r C h a n g in g B e lie fs
U s e d a t W e s t P o in t in S p o rt
Step
Description
What We Did
1
Identify belief that needs to
change
Asked for feedback:
Results: “I don’t have time to teach character.”
“It’s not my job. I’m hired to win games.”
2
Introduce new belief
Connected sport with West Point’s mission:
Sport builds leaders of character.
Redefined winning as a byproduct.
3
Describe new experiences you
are going to create for them
Provided plan for new experiences:
Introduced model “Building Teams of
Significance” through core values
4
Ask them for feedback on the
planned experience
Created a team environment:
Asked, “is there something that we need to
add to our plan?”
5
Ask for progress reports on the
progress
Problem-solved together:
Weekly interaction, Staff meetings, Showcased
Success
R e s u lts
A c tio n s p ro d u c e re s u lts
B e lie fs in flu e n c e a c tio n s
E x p e rie n c e s fo s te r b e lie fs
C a s e S tu d y # 2
Question:
How can a school build a culture and ethos that
supports values inculcation and everyone singing
the same tune?
T h e re is a re c ip e fo r m a k in g
a c u ltu re o f s ig n ific a n c e
T h e re c ip e is sim p le to u n d e rs ta n d b u t it is a
p ro c e s s th a t re q u ire s in itia tiv e , tim e , fo c u s ,
a n d e n e rg y
T h e re a re 2 P a rts to th e R e c ip e
Structure
People
The Structure
Key Ingredients
-Core Values
-Vision
-Results
-Standards
-Purpose
Core Values
Vision
Purpose
• Asserts who we are & how we do things
• Declares what our team will become
• States why we do what we do
Standards
• Defines what right looks like
Results
• States what we will achieve
The People
Key Ingredients
-Trust
-Belief
-Community
-Accountability
-Grit
Trust
• Trust is the most important ingredient
Belief
• Positive beliefs lead to powerful actions
Grit
• Grit provides the strength to overcome
obstacles
Accountability
Community
• Greater accountability produces greater results.
• A spirit of community bonds people together
and reinforces core values, vision and purpose
L e a d e rs c re a te th e c o n d itio n s fo r
m a k in g a c u ltu re o f s ig n ific a n c e
T h e L e a d e rs h ip A lig n m e n t
C h e c k p o in ts
It s ta rts w ith th e le a d e rs
Are we aligned around…
1. our beliefs?
2. the actions we expect teachers to take?
3. the experiences we are creating in leading the
change?
4. the personal commitment each of us needs to make
in creating the change?
5. how we will hold ourselves accountable for the
change?
6. how we are communicating the change?
1. Identifies the values and attributes of good character;
2. Establishes the platforms through which desirable values
can be developed;
3. Executes a purposeful action plan for intentional teaching
and effective values development.
Q&A
C o n ta c t In fo rm a tio n
Dr. Ralph L. Pim
Distinguished Professor
Director of Team Development
Patterson Sports Ventures
[email protected]
845-401-8505