Key Terms Flashcards
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Involves actually modifying technology, tasks, structure, or people
Changing
the state where things are routine and we are comfortable, satisfied, and calm.
Comfort
the state where we accept the change and begin to grapple for ways to proceed from the known to the unknown
Confusion
a state we inter when forced to confront external change
Denial
this is change imposed by some external force, such as a commander, superintendent, or supervisor.
Directive Change Cycle
are usually social and opinion leaders who are often popular, educated, and able to see a competitive advantage in adopting new ideas early
Early Adopters
makes up one of the largest groups of people, providing an important link in the change process because they tend to represent mainstream thinking
Early Majority
those who immediately embrace new ideas
Innovators
are the last people to embrace new ideas, and they influence no one! They are usually less educated and uninformed, which tends to make them close-minded and afraid of change
Laggards
is the other large group in the middle of the curve. Most people in this category are hampered by feelings of insecurity and skepticism, which prevent them from taking risks
Late Majority
is implemented when new knowledge is made available to the individual or group
Participative Change Cycle
locks in the new procedures to become a permanent part of daily operations
Refreezing
the state where we accept the change
Renewal
the first step in deciding to create a change is to recognize the need for change
Unfreezing
that is free from error, a correct or truthful representation of something. Remember to consider the source’ qualification, integrity, and reputation. Does the source have a motive for being inaccurate or overly biased? Actively seek out trusted sources for information.
Accurate Information
that is believable, from a trustworthy source (experts in a particular field, subject matter experts, Air Force leadership, etc.).
Credible Information
is defined as the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication as a guide to belief and action.
Critical Thinking
to put in the necessary work sufficient to evaluate the multiples sides of issues. The only way one can overcome the lack of essential knowledge on a subject is to do the necessary studying to reach a sufficient level of understanding before making judgments. This may require the critical thinker to ask many questions, which can be unsettling to those asked to respond. A critical thinker cannot be lazy.
Highly Motivated
means adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions; being prepared to examine new evidence and arguments even if such examination leads one to discover flaws in one’s own cherished beliefs; to stop thinking that complex issues can be reduced to matter of ‘right & wrong’ or ‘black & white’, and to begin thinking in terms of ‘degrees of certainty’ or ‘shades of grey’.
Intellectual humility
means seeking out the facts, information sources, and reasoning to support issues we intend to judge; examining issues from as many sides as possible; rationally looking for the good and bad points of the various sides examined.
Open-minded
system of thinking that is reactive, instinctive, quick, and holistic.
Reactive Thinking
system of thinking that is deliberative, analytical, and procedural.
Reflective Thinking
means accepting the fact that we may be in error ourselves; and maintaining the goal of getting at the truth (or close to the truth (or as close to the truth as possible), rather than trying to please others or find fault with their views.
Healthy Skepticism
is information that is fair, impartial, rather than prejudiced.
Unbiased Information
