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 “Ministry Fair”
One Of The Most Effective Tools For Volunteer Recruitment A Church Can Use
I still remember. After committing to regularly attending a church, I was invited to attend a Ministry Fair. At the fair, I agreed to serve on the Tech Team at my church. Shortly thereafter, I was trained in running the soundboard and other areas of the Tech Arts ministry. The Ministry Fair was conducted outside the space our church rented immediately following the last service of the day. There were tables set up … [Read more...]
Schedule Of Ministry
A Pretty Good Method For Managing A "Flexible Work Schedule" For Church Staff
How do church leaders balance the need to have a core working environment in the office and a flexible work schedule that allows church staff to meet with potential leaders and do other stuff that must be done outside of "normal business hours?" I can't say that I've found "the answer," but I want to share a "method" I've implemented. You want to maintain a flexible work schedule, allowing your staff to arrange … [Read more...]
Conflict Resolution And Staff Performance
A Conflict Free Staff Is A Well Performing Staff
Have you read my Performance Evaluations Are Overrated post? Take a look at it. In 30 years of leadership, the short version is that I've never seen a performance appraisal that improves performance. They are annual exercises companies go through to deliver pay increases, etc. They amount to a "check in the box," with everyone rushing to get them done. Consequently, very little real effort is put into them. As an … [Read more...]
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