The only criticism I can muster for this book is my desire for more examples within my field, so authors, if you create a 4DX geared specifically at education, running a district and schools, I’ll be first in line.

As an educator in struggling Nevada, I’ve seen one or two elements of 4DX implemented time and again without success; however, never with a scoreboard or lead indicator weekly goal settings.

We revisit goals annually at every level of our district, and we’ve implemented PLC time daily for teachers to meet and to share ideas and review their goals, and at one point a principal had teachers set weekly goals. But, eventually everything falls apart as everything gets swept up in the whirlwind.

I love the approach with these disciplines, the idea that we can’t eliminate or often alter the whirlwind. The work is the work is the work, but if we fundamentally want to change things, we have to set bite sized, achievable, weekly goals that will move the needle for achievement. And, all of the disciplines, supported by all leaders, are critical to prevent the plan from falling apart.

The Disciplines: Focus on the wildly important Act on the lead measures Keep a compelling scoreboard Create a cadence of accountability

For me, the lead measures and the scoreboard hold the most interest because I haven’t really seen change management implement these two. I’ve also not seen really successful change management.

Two items I really appreciate about this book are the clarity around the disciplines and the examples. The whole second and third sections are devoted to examples.

After reading this, I’m really looking forward to our training session later in the month, and I’m excited to see how we move forward.