Too Many Initiatives, Not Enough Alignment: A Change Management Playbook for Leaders

By: Kendell Hunter

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Most districts are not short on ideas. If anything, they are navigating an ever-growing list of programs, tools, and priorities, all competing for time and attention. Without a clear system for alignment, even strong initiatives can lose momentum and strain staff capacity.

In this session, Dr. Terra Greenwell, former Chief Academic Officer at Jefferson County Public Schools (KY), joined district leaders Kim Marable and Dr. Drew Coleman to share how leadership teams can evaluate every program, practice, and purchase against a clear strategic plan. Drawing from her experience in one of the nation’s largest districts, Dr. Greenwell outlined a disciplined approach to change management that protects teacher capacity and strengthens long-term implementation.

Throughout the discussion, leaders shared strategies on how to:

Identify which tools and initiatives truly align with strategic priorities
Audit current practices and sequence change in a realistic, sustainable way
Clarify priorities, reduce initiative fatigue, and build systems that support long-term follow-through

If your district is juggling multiple initiatives and working toward stronger coherence, this session offers a practical roadmap to align daily work with long-term goals.