Purpose: To develop leaders’ skills in establishing an effective theory of change to achieve goals established by their learning community. When working through a theory of change, team members consider barriers that they will face when working toward full implementation of innovations to achieve their goals. Steps: State the team’s expectations: Team members will establish a theory of change to achieve the goals they have set as an organization. Team members will develop a clear theory of change before making decisions about the actions they will take to achieve their goals. Explain that a theory of change clarifies all building blocks required to achieve a long-term goal. This set of connected building blocks establishes a path to success. Ask participants to work in small teams