Michael Watkins talks about the CHALLENGES of the four types of organizations:
START-UP
- Building structures and systems from scratch without a clear framework or boundaries.
- Welding together a cohesive high-performing team.
- Making do with limited resources
SUSTAINING SUCCESS
- Playing good defense by avoiding decisions that cause problems.
- Living in the shadow of a revered leader and dealing with the team he or she created.
- Finding ways to take business to the next level.
REALIGNMENT
- Dealing with deeply ingrained cultural norms that no longer contribute to high performance.
- Convincing employees that change is necessary.
- Restructuring the top team and refocusing the organization.
TURNAROUND
- Reenergizing demoralized employees and other stakeholders.
- Handling time pressure and having a quick and decisive impact.
- Going deep enough with painful cuts and difficult personnel choices.
Here’s the question for church leaders: How will you handle these challenges in your ministry?
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