What change were the people in Gooding trying to avoid?

Why do you think they wanted to

avoid this change? What tactics did they use to resist change?
The people of Gooding were avoiding cultural change. They felt that the change would not
explain who they were; to hold on to this notion, they claimed that the name ‘Redskins’ had
beenused for over 50 years.

2.Would you describe the efforts of Scott Rogers or the school board as adaptive leadership? Why
or why not?
Scott Rogers provides adaptive leadership since he goes through a challenging time trying to
change an old culture through a convenient and racially fair idea.

3.How would you describe the holding environment created by the school board? Do you think it
was successful? Why or why not?

The school board created an environment where students would slowly adapt to a new name,
which they would later come to accept.

4.Citing examples, describe how the school board engaged or didn’t engage in each of these
adaptive leader behaviors: (1) get on the balcony, (2) maintain disciplined attention, and (3) give
the work back to people

(1)They allowed people to express their views concerning change of the name.

(2)They ensured that people understood the impact of the name change and the use of the term,
Redskins.
(3)They later gave the people the chance to choose a new name.

5.What group would you describe as the “low-status group”? How did the school board seek to
give voice to this group?

The low status group is one that could not affiliate with the name redskins. As a result, by
changing the name, they were able to have a voice in the community and the school team.

Dealing with Passive-Aggressiveness

1.Should Robert confront Lucas directly?

Yes, this will help Lucas explain the issues that are preventing him from keeping his promises and
looks at whether he is serious with the team.
2.What can the coach do to get Lucas to express his negative feelings openly?
He can call for an interactive meeting with the whole team where each member would explain
the difficulties they endure in or outside the team.
3.What subjects or issues should be explored with Lucas?
Self-worth, discipline, and accountability
4.What exercises can Lucas do to practice direct confrontation with Robert?
A boldness and concentration exercise.
5.What can Robert do to improve his relationship with Lucas?
By listening to him more and understanding his ways of doing things.
The Fear of Success
1.Should the executive board have fired time for failing to live up expectations? What
alternatives are there?

No, Tim should be demoted since his rise to CEO was due to hard work and his failure to live by
the expectations seemed to be the outcome of a more complicated issue rather than ignorance.