Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Systems – I’m not a rule follower. However, if there is a system in place, I’m more likely to stay focused to completion. You’ll be more focused for progress if you develop a system to get you from start to finish. Innovation Leadership Ministry' I could feel the drain of focus.

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System Motivation Energy Edmondson 81

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Lack of Intentionality – When current leadership doesn’t have a plan or system to develop new leaders — they will cease to develop new leaders. Innovation Leadership Ministry Organizational Leadership Team Leadership' The post 4 Reasons Leadership Development Doesn’t Occur appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 5, 2022

They get accustomed to the way things are done and become comfortable with a system or strategy. Protectors build systems. There are a few other things I landed on in my pondering of this concept of advancers and protectors. In my experience, people naturally become protectors. Generally speaking, protectors manage programs.

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Organization Budgeting Short-term Edmondson 55

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2024

There are other times, such as after we’ve accomplished a major project, where I may intentionally “rest” from leading to catch my breath and rely on our current systems and structures to maintain us. Again, those times should be intentional and they shouldn’t be too extended.

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Long-term Edmondson Goal Definition 64

Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2014

Good systems and strategies. We can begin to think we’ve figured out a system to success. Innovation Leadership Ministry' Lack of discipline – It matters not that there is a great vision if we don’t discipline ourselves to reach it. That includes having good plans good goals. Good objectives.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2014

There are other times, such as after we’ve accomplished a major project, where I may intentionally “rest” from leading to catch my breath and rely on our current systems and structures to maintain us. Change Innovation Leadership Ministry Team Leadership' How/what did I lead last quarter — last year?

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Long-term Edmondson Goal System 81

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Maintaining involves setting up and managing systems in an effort to continue the progress usually begun by others. I can live in the finisher role for a time if it involves development or innovation, but I always drift back to starting something new. These are the people who embrace change and are always ready for something new.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 28, 2014

Resist any organized system, strategy or plans to grow the church. Innovation Kingdom Leadership Ministry' Only do “church” inside the building. Demand that it be done the way it’s always been done. Give up when change is resisted. Make excuses when things go wrong. Quit dreaming. Stop praying. Never challenge people.

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Resistance Comparison Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 83

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2021

High need for innovation. . You can manage the “knowns” with the right structure and systems. Every good leader I know has somewhat of an entrepreneurial spirit. Risk is appealing to attract quality leaders. This should be especially true for my friends were attempting to walk by faith. We need new answers to old problems.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2021

We need good objectives and results, with the proper systems and strategies to accomplish them. We can begin to think we’ve figured out a system to success. It matters not if there is a great vision if I don’t discipline myself to help the team reach it. This includes making sure we have good plans and goals.

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Leadership Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Conference 74

Ron Edmondson

MAY 9, 2011

In fact, I also read where, learning from their history, Google allows employees up to 20% of their time to explore new ideas and innovation. Do they even have the freedom, built into your system? Related posts: How Google Encourages Innovation. It made me think about how organizations function. Google or Bing?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 22, 2023

Give up when change is resisted – don’t push through towards doing the right thing Make excuses when things go wrong – pretend it is never your fault Quit dreaming – or allowing others to do so Resist any organized system, strategy or plans to grow the church Stop praying – pretend you’ve “got this” Insist (..)

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Resistance Comparison Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 75

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 16, 2014

Those who succeed in the future workplace must be innovative. We get so caught up in systems, routines and processes that we fail to imagine what is yet to be realized. Innovation Leadership Ministry' Able to change quickly. You knew that, right? It’s not an option these days. Schedule and discipline time to dream.

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Servant Leader Learning-by-Doing Uncertainty Innovation 63

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

There is something about their system, which works, and part of it is the reporting portion – where you have to be accountable to others for your progress. This is key. Weight Watchers is a great example here of this principle.

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Goal Motivation Incentives Edmondson 81

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Structure helps build systems and processes that help us meet the demands of a growing church. . We have often allowed systems and policies to navigate us more than relying on the Spirit of God. Innovation Leadership Ministry Organizational Leadership' We needed more structure. I don’t. Walk By Faith Sermon.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

I love the Fairmount Park System , because I can run for miles in new territory. It may sound boring to a driven leader, but long-term, sustainable health of an organization depends on establishing systems and strategies. Systems need to be implemented. Church Planting Church Revitalization Innovation Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Those who succeed in the future workplace must be innovative. We get so caught up in systems, routines and processes that we fail to imagine what is yet to be realized. Able to change quickly. You knew that, right? It’s not an option these days. It’s mandatory just to keep up with the pace of change.

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Servant Leader Learning-by-Doing Uncertainty Magazine 53

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Casey is one of the most innovative church leaders I know. Great preaching comes from a great preparation system. Developing a sermon planning system takes the pain out of preparation. This is a guest post by my friend Casey Graham. He is passionate about Kingdom building and helping those who desire to Kingdom build.

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Henderson Conference Finance Commitment 46

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 14, 2013

Ask yourself: Do ideas determine systems? Do systems control ideas? Here is another set of questions with the same thought: When someone has a new idea, do you adapt, tweak, and create systems to support them? Do you decide whether or not the idea can survive based on your current systems? Think about it.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2019

They become comfortable with a system or strategy. Protectors build systems. There are a few other things I landed on in my pondering of this concept: In my experience, people naturally become protectors. They get accustomed to the way things are done. Most advancers have to be continually be encouraged to advance.

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Team Budgeting Goal Entrepreneur 49

Ron Edmondson

JULY 21, 2021

Established churches have systems. . “ Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin.” ” Zechariah? ?4?:?10. The more specific you are the more others can help. Committees. You might even believe we have too many and that’s why you’re planting.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 30, 2021

We don’t want to jeopardize the organization – ultimately the people – we are trying to lead, so we attempt to have good systems and procedures, boundaries in place, adequate resources, and even contingency or emergency plans. Every leader attempts to limit risk as much as possible when making decisions.

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Cost Edmondson Resources Definition 77

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2013

In our setting, it’s developed into a highly structured environment of systems and procedures, which makes change more difficult than in some churches. Change Church Innovation Leadership Ministry' This is not atypical of an older, established church. Related posts: Making Decisions versus Finding Solutions.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 27, 2022

Trial and Error – The best development may be putting systems in place that allow the team to take risks, but then evaluate the success or failure in an effort to learn from them and grow. Whether online, in a book or through networking, seek out new ideas and improvements you can learn from one another and share it with the team.

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Development Team Conference Budgeting 60

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 21, 2015

Established churches have systems. Church Church Planting Church Revitalization God Innovation Jesus Kingdom Leadership' Many of the suggestions I shared are suitable for young leaders in any field. Here are 5 words of encouragement: The more specific you are the more we can help. Committees. Three Common Fears of Every Young Leader.

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Committee Edmondson Budgeting Finance 30

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 24, 2021

There are other times, such as after we’ve accomplished a major project, where I may intentionally “rest” from leading to catch my breath and rely on our current systems and structures to maintain us. Again, those times should be intentional and they shouldn’t be too extended.

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Edmondson Long-term Goal Definition 71

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2023

Plus, in fairness to this guy’s “boss”, it would be hard to judge the system of advancement in such a short time. One of my favorite things to do is to invest in younger leaders and part of that is by giving them a seat at the table. That is how they will best learn. None of us knew that for sure.

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Short-term Learning-by-Doing Long-term Advice 57

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The wise leader is risk-taking and intentionally encourages innovation. They utilize healthy systems and structures. They continually seek change, which will spur energy around their vision – for the good of all those around them. They take initiatives; even when hard. They have witnessed a stalled organization.

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Reputation Delegation Planning Learning-by-Doing 41

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 8, 2015

One reason dreams never come true is that we don’t have a system in place to work towards them. Change Christians Church Church Planting Encouragement Faith Fear Innovation Leadership Life Plan Vision' The reality is –‘however — that more people have dreams than attain them. I certainly do.

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Planning Edmondson Creativity Morale 30

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2017

However, if there is a system in place, I’m more likely to stay focused to completion. You’ll be more focused for progress if you develop a system to get you from start to finish. In fact, if someone tells me focus is a problem for them, I almost always encourage them to first look at their system of doing work first.

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System Motivation Energy Edmondson 30

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2011

Trial and Error - The best development may be putting systems in place that allow the team to take risks, but then evaluate the success or failure in an effort to learn from them and grow. For a similar thought, read 10 Random Ideas to Encourage Innovation. The process of sharing the idea discovered will prove to be development.

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Development Conference Budgeting Team 58

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Maintaining – Maintaining involves setting up and managing systems in an effort to continue the progress already begun by others. I can live in the finishing role for a time if it involves development or innovation, but I always drift back to starting something new. I typically fit in this group BTW.).

Organization 44

Organization Resistance Follow-up Team 44

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2014

We had duplicated processes and systems. Church Revitalization Innovation Leadership Ministry' And, some rules we follow were simply archaic. They didn’t work or weren’t necessary. They slowed us down filling out paperwork no one was even going to read. Related posts: 7 Words of Encouragement in Church Revitalization.

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Micromanagement Long-term Finance Bureaucracy 70

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Established churches have systems. Many of the suggestions I shared are suitable for young leaders in any field. Here are 5 words of encouragement: The more specific you are the more we can help. Committees. Too much you might say and that’s why you’re planting. But we have budgets that have likely been approved long in advance.

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Committee Budgeting Finance Advice 56

Ron Edmondson

MAY 13, 2019

You have finally figured out the systems and structures, you know all the unwritten rules of the organization, you have the right staff or team, and there are no current problems you are tackling. Pretend for a moment this is your scenario: You are a leader.

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Advice Objective Motivation Career 31

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 4, 2019

Structure helps build systems and processes that help us meet the demands of a growing church. . We have often allowed systems and policies to navigate us more than relying on the Spirit of God. I once planted a church that ran from structure, but we discovered soon that without it not much got accomplished. We needed more structure.

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Committee Learning-by-Doing Policies Budgeting 45

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The wise leader is risk-taking and intentionally encourages innovation. They utilize healthy systems and structures. They continually motivate others by sharing the “Why” They know momentum lost is hard to regain. They continually seek change which will spur energy around the vision. Initiative. Genuinely Love People.

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Morale Delegation Edmondson Reputation 30