Leadership boils down to what we do, not the results of a spiritual gifts assessment or Myers-Briggs assessment. These are good tools to help evaluate an individual and their leadership “potential,” but they do not tell us whether or not a person is good at leadership. Going to school, no matter how advanced the degree(s) or prestigious the school, doesn’t make a person a good leader. Good leadership is about putting … [Read more...]
The Organizational Chart
One Of The Most Important Parts Of An Organization's Documented Infrastructure
The Organizational Chart is an important part of developing infrastructure related to staff, the definition of authority, compensation, duties, responsibilities, etc. It seems like a "lost art" these days, however. What do I mean? Nine times out of 10, when I ask a church leader if they have an organizational chart for their church staff, they say "no." I'm like, "Why not?" They usually say they've never needed … [Read more...]
Leadership And Governance
Formal Definition Of Organizational Leadership, Responsibility, And Authority
A very important part of any organization is how it is governed and how responsibility and authority are established and communicated. Here are a number of Leadership and Governance articles and resources on this topic: Boards That Make A Difference Eldership And Growth Writing By-Laws For Your Church Church By-Laws Church By-Laws (PDF) Cash Flow Management Strategy Executive Limitations … [Read more...]