QI work in an educational setting, where some instructors operate under the "old school" system of "I do what is best for me when it's best for me" rather than focusing on those they serve and pursuing continual improvement. How can I be effective in this environment?
ADetermine what you control, and develop ways to buffer yourself from the effects of the aspects you don't control.
The inner game
Start by acknowledging your feelings about the situation. While frustration, even anger may seem appropriate, these emotions will interfere with your ability to be effective. They'll also keep you from gaining a deeper understanding of the situation, so settle in, take some deep breaths, and set these feelings aside.
Now, consider the situation objectively. What do you control? As a teacher, you can set the tone inside your classroom, and also influence your colleagues outside the classroom. However, you can't control the tone others bring to their work, and accepting this is essential to your ability to be effective. You can, however, control your response to these folks. More on that later.
Next, look at the world through the eyes of an "old school" instructor. What are their fears and challenges? What gets them up in the morning? Seek insights that help you view them with compassion, not so much for their sakes, but for your own.
Finally, create a vision for success. It may include the experience you have in your room, or may be broader. You may define it in terms of the energy level you have each day, or the contributions you make. Regardless, it should revolve around aspects of your work that are within your control.
The outer game