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Church Leadership And Infrastructure Development

To Correct Or To Discipline?

Exploring Approaches To Addressing Employee Performance In The Workplace

I've never been a fan of disciplinary action processes. You know, the process a manager or supervisor is supposed to go through with an employee who is doing something they shouldn't or not doing something they should. It's not that I don't believe performance problems should be addressed; it's just that I believe the point is not to discipline the person. You know, like giving your 3-year old a "timeout" because … [Read more...]

360 Degree Feedback

Are 360 Degree, Anonymous Performance Appraisals A Useful Tool When It Comes To Overall Staff Development?

Are you a fan of 360-degree performance appraisals?  Does the anonymous nature of the feedback bother you?  Is periodic, anonymous feedback from leaders, peers, and subordinates a useful staff development tool? The process begins with a third party (usually Human Resources) sending out assessment forms to leaders, peers, and subordinates. The forms are sent in, gathered, reviewed and summarized for the staff … [Read more...]

The Communication Plan

Developing A Plan To Meet The Difficult Challenge Of Effective Communication In Any Organization

One of the most important components of good leadership is also one of the most difficult.  Have you ever heard the expression, "I feel like I'm being treated like a mushroom"?  Mushrooms are fed a lot of "crap" and kept in the dark ... obviously not good when it comes to communication. The bottom line is that continuously communicating with everyone is critically important to an organization's overall … [Read more...]

Senior Pastor Duties And Responsibilities

Responding To The Many Requests I've Had For A "Senior Pastor Job Description"

As you've probably noticed by now there's currently no "Senior Pastor Job Description" posted here on Executive Pastor Online. I've had a number of requests for one and my response is always the same. Maybe I'll write one someday. But, for now, here's the deal ... The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Pastor are, at least at my church, outlined in the church's Bylaws. The Bylaws describe the duties of … [Read more...]