Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2012

Many policies are written because someone didn’t want to solve a problem. Most of the time, however, in my experience, churches are notorious for creating a new policy to attempt to manage the problem rather than doing the difficult work of solving it. Policies are easy. For more of my thoughts on policies, see THIS POST.

Policies 56

Policies Committee Edmondson Budgeting 56

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

I’m not a huge fan of policies. Policies are a course, plan or principle of action. In theory, policies are to make things better. If not careful, a policy may control the success you want to see as a leader. Policies treat everyone the same, which (I wrote about that HERE ). Policies can weigh down progress.

Policies 76

Policies Micromanagement Resistance Energy 76

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

I’m not a huge fan of policies. Policies are defined as a course, plan or principle of action. In theory, policies are to make things better. Without some policies we would have chaos. If not careful, a policy may control the success you want to see as a leader. I’ll be honest. Someone borrowed chairs.

Policies 30

Policies Bottom-up Environment Follow-up 30

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 19, 2024

Since then I’ve read that they never had a policy of a strict dress code. Imagine a work environment where everyone wears the same colored pants and shirt every day – maybe black pants and white shirt uniforms. Remember IBM? I was raised to believe they had “uniforms” of black suits and white shirts.

Objective 65

Objective Edmondson Resistance Definition 65

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2024

When we announced the changes I reiterated my open door policy and availability to our staff would continue. Here is an example: Once we had make some rather significant changes to our organizational structure. It meant fewer people reported directly to me. People who work with me long have learned this is how I lead.

Learning-by-Doing 56

Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Team Survey 56

Ron Edmondson

MAY 28, 2020

Here’s the story to explain how: I had one guy who carried the policy manual for hiring procedures in his suit coat pocket on Sunday mornings. (It He kept mentioning those policies. It was thick, so it was hard to hide.) One day, after several tense encounters about the hire we had made, I had a revelation.

Committee 49

Committee Objective Follow-up Policies 49

Ron Edmondson

MAY 22, 2023

Since then I’ve read that they never had a policy of a strict dress code. Imagine a work environment where everyone wears the same colored pants and shirt every day – maybe black pants and white shirt uniforms. Remember IBM? I was raised to believe they had “uniforms” of black suits and white shirts.

Objective 60

Objective Edmondson Resistance Definition 60

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 26, 2020

There was once a day that through policies and rules you could control an employee’s actions. These leaders create tension in many organizations, including many churches today. Here are some characteristics: Antiquated leaders keep people in a box. This is not true anymore. Antiquated leaders control information.

Leadership Styles 52

Leadership Styles Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Policies 52

Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2018

A boss manages closely guarded policies. A leader enables change, adapting policies as needed. A leader inspires others to succeed. A boss controls through systems and processes. A leader spurs ideas, creativity, and ingenuity. There is only one boss in any organization. The best organizations have many leaders.

Micromanagement 36

Micromanagement Delegation Policies Reference 36

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 21, 2023

That realization is like an insurance policy against leadership failure. I know the feeling, having “been there and done that” – and probably will be there again. Personally, I appreciate any leader who can recognize this about their leadership. Do not be afraid to admit you are over your head.

Leadership 57

Leadership Mentor Long-term Insurance 57

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Policies are valued over people. . If there is a problem with a person’s performance it shouldn’t be stored up for some future calendared meeting. It should be handled in the moment. Save reviews and regular meetings for a part of team-building and development.). Toxic cultures love rules.

Leadership 75

Leadership Edmondson Letter Review 75

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 3, 2023

So much for having an “open door policy” The next year I closed the door. I remember an especially hard year for me as a leader. It was so bad several members of our staff had told me where I was letting them down. Not really, but this was a year where staff members said to me, “I have a problem with you.

Construction 58

Construction Maturity Edmondson Team 58

Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2020

Everything isn’t clearly defined by a written policy. One person doesn’t have all the ideas or all the answers. The one “in charge” is determined by what is being attempted at the time. Obviously an organization needs structure. Rules have to be in place. But on healthy teams, rules are designed to enhance, not limit growth.

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Team Bureaucracy Edmondson Uncertainty 50

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2021

As a leader, it’s important to not solely concentrate on what is easily measured, written in a policy manual, or even spoken as a value. Power structures are rarely as purely formed as what is written on a piece of paper. Knowing this is critical to navigating change.

Edmondson 52

Edmondson Consensus Long-term Resistance 52

Ron Edmondson

MAY 4, 2021

When we announced the changes I reiterated my open door policy and availability to our staff would continue. Once we had make some rather significant changes to our organizational structure. It meant fewer people reported directly to me. People who work with me long have learned this is how I lead. But human nature kicks in for all of us.

Edmondson 63

Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Team Survey 63

Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2017

Develop a Social Media Policy. If you’re starting from scratch, here are a few social media policy examples to get you started. This might include sharing your message notes throughout the week or hosting a Facebook Live Q&A to take questions about Sunday’s sermon.

Media 57

Media Content Policies Video 57

Ron Edmondson

JULY 10, 2014

A boss manages policies. A leader should be encouraging — even if in a time of correction. A boss dictates. A leader delegates. A boss demands. A leader inspires. A boss controls systems. A leader spurs ideas. A leader enables change. People follow a leader willingly. By connotation there is really only one boss.

Delegation 75

Delegation Reference Policies Environment 75

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The organization still has few policies and procedures in place and everything is still “fun”, with the excitement of still being a young vision. In both church plants, which grew quickly, this stage lasted less than one year. Childhood . A deepening and maturity process begins at this stage.

Organization 77

Organization Maturity Edmondson Class 77

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 4, 2019

In my experience with established churches, for every issue they experience in 100 years they probably have addressed it with some sort of policy. We have often allowed systems and policies to navigate us more than relying on the Spirit of God. The church knew structure well. This was a structured church. . Don’t misunderstand.

Committee 45

Committee Learning-by-Doing Policies Budgeting 45

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 31, 2016

There was once a day when you could pay a decent wage and, through policies and rules, control an employee’s actions. Here are some characteristics: Keeps people in a box. People won’t stick around in a box these days. They demand opportunities for growth. This is not true anymore. Controls information.

Leadership Styles 56

Leadership Styles Edmondson Policies Environment 56

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

They “ seek to improve the quality of life and subjective well-being of individuals, families, couples, groups, and communities through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, crisis intervention, and teaching. ” I read a definition of social worker recently. Volunteer coordinator.

Learning-by-Doing 95

Learning-by-Doing CEO Self-aware Public Relations 95

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

There was once a day when you could pay a decent wage and, through policies and rules, control an employee’s actions. Here are some characteristics: Keeps people in a box. People won’t stick around in a box these days. They demand opportunities for growth. That’s not true anymore. Controls information.

Leadership Styles 76

Leadership Styles Edmondson Environment Policies 76

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

They are motivated more by worry or by what “isn’t the way we’ve done things before” They like to say, “that’s not our policy” or simply, “That won’t work” They love to stop a dream by pointing out all the things, which could go wrong or might go wrong.

Arkes 40

Arkes Policies Goal Motivation 40

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

I looked at the budget and bylaws and every policy I could find. And, they found more after I arrived, but the policies you won’t know are the unwritten ones.). Was the church ready? Could I hire my staff — and release staff if needed? How are decisions made?

Committee 34

Committee Open-book Policies Bottom-up 34

Ron Edmondson

MAY 8, 2013

Positions and policies rule more than relationships. Creativity and independent thought is discouraged. Followers are kept as a distance from leaders. Leaders insist on their way and are never wrong. People are taken for granted. People are employees more than team members.

Delegation 74

Delegation Edmondson Creativity Policies 74

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2013

If a church can deal with an issue in 104 years, we’ve probably addressed it by policy. We have often allowed systems and policies to navigate us more than relying on the Spirit of God. If we aren’t careful we can depend more on the structure than on an utter dependence on God. . Let me explain. We know structure well.

Committee 69

Committee Learning-by-Doing Policies Edmondson 69

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 14, 2017

When we announced the changes I reiterated my open door policy and availability to our staff will continue. We recently made some rather significant changes to our organizational structure. It will mean fewer people report directly to me. For people who work with me long they have learned this is how I lead.

Learning-by-Doing 56

Learning-by-Doing Policies Stress Team 56

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Loving principles and progress more than policies or procedures – Structure is needed and good, but the best structure advances progress not curtails it. Becoming an even more generous person – Your level of generosity demonstrates your level of contentment. Generous people naturally feel more successful.

Succession 57

Succession Policies Content Goal 57

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

I see rules and policies being used to restrict actions – or so-called “protect” the organization – than I see freedom to explore as individuals within the healthy structure of a defined team objective. I still see more control than empowerment. I see more internal silos than I see true cooperation.

Team 56

Team Cooper Objective Proposal 56

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 11, 2013

Many denominational churches have a policy that the outgoing pastor cannot be a part of the church for a designated amount of time. Having a policy in place before a pastoral transition ensures that the outgoing pastor knows the lay of the land before he hands off his job. In the end, I believe this is an expense that pays for itself.

Trends 58

Trends Planning Succession White Paper 58

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Since then I’ve read that they never had a policy of a strict dress code. Imagine a work environment where everyone wears the same colored pants and shirt every day – maybe black pants and white shirt uniforms. Remember IBM? I was raised to believe they had “uniforms” of black suits and white shirts.

Objective 40

Objective Resistance Definition Policies 40

Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2019

Don’t rule by policies. Change from being a manager of people to being a leader of people. Don’t just manage current systems. Lead people to greater realities than they can imagine today. Free people to explore, create, and imagine. And, in turn perhaps even make a ton of mistakes.).

Productivity 36

Productivity Products Delegation Learning-by-Doing 36

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 4, 2014

That realization is like an insurance policy against leadership failure. I know the feeling. Been there and done that – and probably will again. I appreciate any leader who can recognize this about their leadership. Do not be afraid to admit you are over your head.

Leadership 72

Leadership Mentor Long-term Insurance 72

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2016

Care more about people’s growth than the church policies and procedures. Care more about disciples being made than who gets credit for doing it or who gets to “count” them. Care more about the Gospel being shared than the methodology of sharing it. Care more about my obedience to Christ than my approval from others.

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Short-term Edmondson Loyalty Policies 30

Ron Edmondson

MAY 4, 2011

I have a basic policy… I’ve held it almost as long as I’ve been in a management/leadership type of role… Whether paid staff or volunteer… If you come to me ready to resign… I won’t attempt to talk you out of it… I may try to: Understand your heart. Make sure it’s not a knee jerk reaction.

Policies 45

Policies Succession Leadership Management 45

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2019

That realization is like an insurance policy against leadership failure. I have “been there and done that” – and probably will be there again. I appreciate any leader who can recognize this about their leadership. Do not be afraid to admit you are over your head.

Leadership 34

Leadership Mentor Long-term Insurance 34

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

As a leader, it’s important that you not only concentrate your attention on what is easily measured, written in a policy manual, or even spoken as a value. Power structures are rarely as purely formed as what is written on a piece of paper. Knowing this is critical to navigating change.

Examples 57

Examples Organization Consensus Long-term 57