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The Wrong Reason Many Policies are Written

Ron Edmondson

In her book “ Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands” , Nancy Ortberg talks about the need to differentiate between “ a tension to be managed and a problem to be solved “ One example for me is the constant tension between the administration/money side of ministry and the discipleship/hands on side of ministry.

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5 Practical Steps to Managing a Stressful Period

Ron Edmondson

Here are 5 practical steps to managing a stressful period: Get a set of index cards. You may need to review your budget. The post 5 Practical Steps to Managing a Stressful Period appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Who knows how long this will last? Again, this has worked for me. Can you fix it?

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3 Ways to Develop as a Leader…Without a Budget

Ron Edmondson

Even in the smallest communities, someone owns (or manages) the local grocery store or serves as the bank brach manager. I’m trying to learn leadership and management practices…not theology…in these groups. These can be mid level managers or senior executives. Are You a Leader or Manager? They meet a payroll.

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Protectors and Advancers – Both Essential for Effective Teams

Ron Edmondson

Generally speaking, protectors manage programs. Simply doing their role – as they should – they “hold the line”, enforce the rules, and ensure the budget is followed. And budgets.) The post Protectors and Advancers – Both Essential for Effective Teams appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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The Real Reason Many Policies are Written

Ron Edmondson

In her book “ Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands” , Nancy Ortberg talks about the need to differentiate between “ a tension to be managed and a problem to be solved “ One example for me is the constant tension between the administration/money side of ministry and the discipleship/hands on side of ministry.

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How to Use Intelligent Failure and Controlled Chaos to Strengthen Agility Ability

The Practical Leader

In his article on “Crafting Strategy,” McGill University professor and management author, Henry Mintzberg, provides a good example of innovation and organizational learning in high-performing, agile organizations: “Out in the field, a salesman visits a customer. There seem to be two key reasons.

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Protectors and Advancers – Every Organization Needs Both

Ron Edmondson

Generally speaking, protectors manage programs. Simply doing their role – as they should – they “hold the line”, enforce the rules, and ensure the budget is followed. And budgets.). The post Protectors and Advancers – Every Organization Needs Both appeared first on Ron Edmondson.