Tony Morgan – Top Tips for Keeping Your Team Unstuck
Jun 11, 2024
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Tony Morgan, founder and lead strategist of The Unstuck Group, shares his expertise on navigating church leadership. He discusses the latest Church Staffing Trends report and emphasizes the importance of mission alignment to avoid stagnation. Morgan highlights the value of simplicity and external focus in ministry, while also tackling the challenges of initiating change in deeply-rooted traditions. He provides strategies for effective staffing, community engagement, and attracting younger generations, ensuring that church initiatives align with their core mission.
Lack of alignment with core objectives can cause organizations to feel stuck, hindering progress and engagement with the community.
Adapting to current staffing trends, especially for younger generations, requires effective onboarding and a supportive leadership development environment.
Deep dives
Common Challenges Leading to Stuckness in Organizations
Lack of alignment and focus on the mission is a significant challenge that many organizations face, regardless of their size. This misalignment can lead to a drifting away from the core objectives and can hinder progress. Additionally, organizations may fall into an inward focus, overly concentrating on existing members rather than reaching out to new ones. All these factors contribute to a sense of being 'stuck,' as organizations may struggle to define their direction and effectively engage with their communities.
The Impact of Complexity on Ministry Organizations
Complexity within ministry programming often arises as organizations grow and evolve, leading to overwhelming and confusing options for both staff and newcomers. This complexity can manifest in decision-making and governance structures, making it difficult to effectively implement strategies. When churches and organizations allow these complexities to fester, they risk impairing their overall health and growth potential. Addressing these complexities is crucial to streamline operations and refocus efforts on fulfilling their core mission.
Reevaluating People Structures for Better Mission Alignment
Organizations often make the mistake of building their structures based on existing personnel instead of starting with a clear mission and strategy. By reversing this order and focusing on the mission first, leaders can better define the structures needed to support that mission. After identifying the right structural framework, organizations can then evaluate their personnel to see where they fit and where gaps may exist. This method ensures that staffing decisions align with the organization’s strategic goals and enhances overall effectiveness.
Staffing Trends and Future Considerations
Current staffing trends show that younger generations, especially Millennials and Gen Z, are more likely to change jobs frequently, impacting long-term staffing strategies. Organizations must adapt by developing robust onboarding processes and promoting leadership development to retain younger employees. The shift in work culture due to remote work difficulties poses additional challenges for finding and keeping talent in ministry settings. Therefore, ministries should foster a supportive environment that empowers young leaders and acknowledges their potential career movements as part of a broader kingdom focus.
Tony Morgan, Founder and Lead Strategist of The Unstuck Group, joins the podcast to talk through the latest Church Staffing Trends report, preparing for staff turnover, which roles to prioritize for the future, and top tips for keeping your team unstuck.
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