Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Lack of Resources. When there are not adequate resources to complete the task the work becomes frustrating and the team stalls. Leaders must make sure the team has the resources they need to do what they’ve been asked to do. It’s not a bad idea to occasionally shift the organizational structure and chart.

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Team Long-term Brainstorming Objective 53

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

They equip the team with the proper training and resources to complete assignments. Displays grace and patience A followable leader extends grace and forgiveness when mistakes are made. They pace the team until the team is ready for greater challenges. Jesus gave His disciples, and everyone He met, much grace.)

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Quality Loyalty Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 66

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The best team members I’ve worked with didn’t limit their ability to produce to current resources. This doesn’t mean as leaders we shouldn’t try to get adequate resources to our people but sometimes you just have to “get it done” with what you have available. They didn’t complain about what they didn’t have.

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Team Edmondson Course Resources 69

Ron Edmondson

JULY 5, 2022

Resource them as much as you can. I am not suggesting you assign staff or resources to every ministry idea someone has. What if “their” ministry interest wasn’t seen as competition but rather complementing the overall mission of the church? Granted this takes work and often a change of philosophy but I have witnessed the value in it.

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Edmondson Resources Participative Course 63

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2023

Ample resources Regardless of the awesomeness of a team, if the team lacks adequate resources it will never achieve its full potential. Plus, and more importantly, they want to be there. In fairness, sometimes this isn’t the people, but how the team is structured, led and how often it meets.

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Team Insurance Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 55

Ron Edmondson

JULY 24, 2023

Reignite Put your energy and resources where it matters most. It may mean not doing things that aren’t working or things that tend to drain energy and resources. It will hold you accountable if you have an action-oriented strategy and build momentum as people have something to look forward to doing.

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Energy Edmondson Resources Objective 74

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2021

Resources fully provided. Healthy delegation provides adequate resources and money to accomplish the task assigned. Of course, part of training could be doing the work the first time, but the delegator should remain available throughout the process.

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Delegation Edmondson Objective Uncertainty 75

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2023

3 questions church leaders need to ask regularly: What is working well and needs more energies/resources given? We need to put even more energy and resources into this part of our ministry. For example, I know churches that quickly say “let’s church make that a Zoom call”. Prior to the pandemic, we didn’t have a YouTube channel.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2021

Resources are stretched. More people are needed to do the work – and are often hard to find. Leadership development becomes more important. Effective delegation and management is necessary. Communication can be messy. Tensions are higher. Here’s the bottom line. As an organization grows leaders must equally grow.

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Organization Edmondson Delegation Leadership Development 75

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Good leaders make sure the team has adequate resources to do their work. Do you have what you need to complete the task? Giving any assignment without asking this question leaves many people unprepared and doomed for failure. What do you think we should do/What would you do if you were in my shoes?

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Power Brainstorming Delegation Edmondson 72

Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2022

Adequate resources were not in place. Sometimes anxious leaders delegate a project too soon, before the team is ready, either in structure, people power or resources. In fact, a failed delegation may be just the experience someone needs to do a better job next time. The wrong person was chosen for the task.

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Delegation Benchmarking Project Edmondson 57

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 27, 2022

Use local resources – Most likely, there are businesses or universities in your community that have development offices or procedures to develop people, with people already skilled who can inexpensively invest in your team. Pool Resources –. Find some good ones, read and digest them as a team. (I’d Learn from each other.

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Development Team Conference Budgeting 60

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2023

It costs teams and organizations lots of valuable time and resources when they simply believe because they are “doing things” it means they are doing the right things. (For more on this thought process, read my previous post, The Tortoise and the Hare Principle of Organizational Growth.)

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Short-term Long-term Objective Edmondson 58

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Using godly wisdom, Joseph conserved the resources he had to accommodate the days of plenty and the days of few. He was confident God had a plan for his life, so he refused to be distracted by things of lesser value. Innovation Joseph devised an ingenious plan to save the nations from desolation.

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Leadership Edmondson Resistance Planning 63

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 24, 2022

They share time and resources. There are times when all team members are in “charge” because of their responsibilities. Selfishness. Teams can’t be healthy when everyone is looking out for themselves. Healthy teams work together and support one another. Negativity. No one benefits from a poor attitude. Personal criticism.

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Team Wilde Edmondson Environment 62

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2020

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Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Resources Review 47

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2023

Using godly wisdom, Joseph conserved the resources he had to accommodate the days of plenty and the days of few. Joseph was confident God had a plan for his life, so he refused to be distracted by things of lesser value. Innovation Joseph devised an ingenious plan to save the nations from desolation.

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Edmondson Resistance Planning Quality 62

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 26, 2023

When this happens everyone wins, as there is more resources available for other projects. No, but the use of creativity and innovation can often be avoided if there is enough money in the budget. Tight budgets cause us to look for ways to accomplish our mission for less. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Budgeting Creativity Innovation How To 52

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

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Edmondson Review Resources Leadership 68

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2023

The bottom line is this mistake drains your energy and valuable resources as a leader and keeps you from investing fully in people who are believe in the vision, support leadership and are ready to help you build a great church. Of course, we need to love them, pray for them, and help them as we can. It’s counterproductive.

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Audience Edmondson Energy Leadership 74

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

OCTOBER 17, 2022

They equip the team with the proper training and resources to complete assignments. A followable leader extends grace and forgiveness when mistakes are made. They pace the team until the team is ready for greater challenges. Jesus gave His disciples, and everyone He met, much grace.). Challenges followers with high expectations.

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Quality Loyalty Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 67

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2023

You do not have to invest time and resources in training. I’ve been practicing this for years with incredible results finding new leaders – for non-profits where I serve on the board, to businesses I’ve owned, to churches where I’ve served as pastor. It is often easier to get a more seasoned or experienced leader.

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Learning Curve Handbook Learning-by-Doing Edmondson 66

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 13, 2017

We should attempt to have good systems, adequate resources, and even contingency or emergency plans. Underutilized resources. It may even feel comfortable, but often when resources are stretched is when the greatest growth potential occurs. They’ve created an unacheivable expectation for people who follow.

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Cost Edmondson Resources Definition 58

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 16, 2018

Instead, we need to provide them the proper training, resources, and coaching to equip them well. I’ve been privileged to try Ministry Grid , a great resource that helps you overcome these challenges and train your volunteers, even when they can’t make it to your training meetings. It’s not a one-time training meeting.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

There are plenty of apps and resources online to keep you fit during this time. I may do a separate post with some of these resources I’m following.) If you’re past few weeks are like mine then you’re in one of those seasons – and you need to be exercising. Take time to get outside and walk. Find ways to do a workout indoors too.

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Tips Stage-Gate Crisis Definition 85

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

They are your best resource and partners to reach the lost and hurting. The same is true in the established church. It can’t be all about the “new” people. You have to love the people who are already there. Your spouse may have to trust you even more.

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Resistance Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Follow-up 59

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2022

They make sure you have the resources you need. Great leaders don’t hold you accountable for unreasonable expectations, especially when you didn’t know what the expectations were. Also, they never put you on the spot. Finally, they make sure the team operates with a plan. Great leaders forgive easily.

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Edmondson Team Reference Content 66

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 24, 2023

We can’t spend all our energy, time, and resources in one particular area, as important as it is to the success of the church. Therefore, part of a leader’s job is balancing all the “big deals” towards one combined BIG DEAL – the shared vision of the organization.

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Organization Finance Edmondson Budgeting 56

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Good leaders make sure the team has adequate resources to do their work. Do you have what you need? Giving any assignment without asking this question leaves many people unprepared and doomed for failure. What do you think we should do? Most likely, when the question is answered it will impact others on the team.

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Power Brainstorming Delegation Edmondson 57

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 26, 2023

The Bible is a tremendous resource for leadership development. As much as leaders desire improvement, many leaders wonder where they should go to grow. 10 ways you can grow as a leader: Read the Bible I know you’d expect this from a pastor, but this is not a clever attempt to get you to read your Bible. Jesus is the Master Leader.

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Mentor Objective Edmondson Books 64

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 9, 2023

There are resources to help if you are facing burnout. Pastor, ultimately, no one will protect your soul for you. You must discipline yourself to eat well, exercise, read, reflect and rest even in the midst of all the chaos. How many of these are on your list, pastor? . Again, don’t be too proud to reach out for help.

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Objective Learning-by-Doing Delegation Edmondson 69

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2020

The limitations of resources. One way I address this lid is by continually asking this question such as: What would we do if the life of this ministry depends on doing something new, but there were no resources to do so? In most every sermon message and every staff or church-wide meeting, I try to paint a picture of hope for people.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Put your energy and resources where it matters most. They tend to drain energy and resources. This often involves getting back to the basics of what it takes to achieve your vision. If you are a church with a heart for missions, for example, amp up your mission efforts. It may mean not doing things that aren’t working.

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Energy Edmondson Resources Objective 59

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Ample resources exist. Regardless of the awesomeness of a team, if the team lacks adequate resources it will never achieve its full potential. Plus, and more importantly, they want to be there. And, in fairness, sometimes this isn’t the people, but how the team is structured, led and how often it meets.

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Team Insurance Environment Resources 54

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 11, 2014

Resources – Good delegation involves having adequate resources and money to accomplish the task assigned. Knowledge - The delegator should be sure the proper training, coaching and education have been received. Nothing is more frustrating than being asked to complete a project without the tools with which to do it.

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Delegation Bottom-up Uncertainty Morale 68