One of the most practical courses I took in grad school was an entire course on Survey Research (I know, it’s hard to believe). It was actually incredibly helpful! The insights from a well-designed survey can be pivotal in guiding an organization’s next steps. To help you create an effective survey, here are several tips […]
Many wonderful change initiatives start strong but eventually fade away, forgotten after a few years. Research on organizational change suggests that most major change initiatives fail over time. Often, the issue lies in the inability of leaders to empower and sustain broad-based action, which is necessary to embed the vision into the organization’s culture and […]
One of the biggest challenges in leadership is fostering cooperation between departments—or in a church setting, ministries. Over time, these groups can become protective of their turf, leading to competitiveness and a reluctance to collaborate. However, interoperability—the ability of various organizational departments to work together interdependently for the good of the organization—is crucial for achieving […]
When we engage in the process of discerning God’s will, whether within a ministry team at church or with our own families, it’s crucial to approach it with a spirit of collective discernment. For a Christian organization, determining God’s vision involves more than just strategic planning; it’s about engaging in a spiritual discernment process. Here, […]
