LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT TIPS
Dearest me,
The last time I made a loud reflection I was musing. Now this reflection below is not entirely mine. It can be squarely attributed to Bernard Lornegan, whose influential thought framework continues to guide me.
When a religious Institute recognizes that it has human and intellectual resources to employ for the furtherance of a vision and mission entrusted to her, then that Institute has basically accepted a divine calling and at the same time profounded its role in management. Yes, Religious Institutes like volunteer associations, practically manage human and intellectual resources before the material ones. In fact, the only rule that the leaders (managers) or call them superiors of these Institutes ought to adhere to is one. Take time to talk to the members. Ask open-ended, probing questions that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. We should not make the mistake of thinking that we know what each member thinks. Ask.
Asking is always a sign of interest. Planning together begins with asking a question that makes members aware of their role in the furtherance and achievement of the objectives laid down by the supreme organ. Take it that we all need to be aware of where we are, where we are going, and how to get there. If were propose to achieve increase in membership, then we must readily ask, how? The answers must be put together to show each member what role they have to take. Some members will be required to take the lead-role while other take the auxilliary role. What makes an organization relevant and attractive to others is the common commitment! Common commitment means that all members are aware of their respective roles and those who need to be empowered have a clear line of who is doing it.
Though members are not employees, rewarding commitment is part of the process. Leaders can only be charismatic in this case. They have to understand the needs, wants, emotions and perceptions of their community.
Jesus has proved to us that you can inspire others to follow your cause no matter how tough that is. St. Stephen the Martyr is one of them.
The last time I made a loud reflection I was musing. Now this reflection below is not entirely mine. It can be squarely attributed to Bernard Lornegan, whose influential thought framework continues to guide me.
When a religious Institute recognizes that it has human and intellectual resources to employ for the furtherance of a vision and mission entrusted to her, then that Institute has basically accepted a divine calling and at the same time profounded its role in management. Yes, Religious Institutes like volunteer associations, practically manage human and intellectual resources before the material ones. In fact, the only rule that the leaders (managers) or call them superiors of these Institutes ought to adhere to is one. Take time to talk to the members. Ask open-ended, probing questions that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. We should not make the mistake of thinking that we know what each member thinks. Ask.
Asking is always a sign of interest. Planning together begins with asking a question that makes members aware of their role in the furtherance and achievement of the objectives laid down by the supreme organ. Take it that we all need to be aware of where we are, where we are going, and how to get there. If were propose to achieve increase in membership, then we must readily ask, how? The answers must be put together to show each member what role they have to take. Some members will be required to take the lead-role while other take the auxilliary role. What makes an organization relevant and attractive to others is the common commitment! Common commitment means that all members are aware of their respective roles and those who need to be empowered have a clear line of who is doing it.
Though members are not employees, rewarding commitment is part of the process. Leaders can only be charismatic in this case. They have to understand the needs, wants, emotions and perceptions of their community.
Jesus has proved to us that you can inspire others to follow your cause no matter how tough that is. St. Stephen the Martyr is one of them.
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