Black and white woodcut illustration of five diverse profiles, hands holding a flame, and chains, symbolizing unity and liberation.

create a black and white graphic that shows assessing readiness is a critical early step, employing a participatory, equity-focused framework grounded in critical theory to include diverse educator voices and expose systemic inequities. Utilizing Mintzberg’s and Senge’s theories, the assessment examines formal governance and informal relational dynamics such as representation imbalances and communication flows. Cultural readiness is gauged by measuring trust, psychological safety, and motivation, ensuring alignment with servant and transformative leadership principles before advancing the wellness committee’s transformation. See more