You’ll have heard of SMART goals – but what of SMARTER ones! S Specific M Measurable A Achievable R Relevant T Time Bound E Evaluated R Reviewed SMARTER Goals: iMindMap mind map template | Biggerplate
Read MoreBefore clicking SEND, think TRACKS!
Earlier today I sent an email to over 30 colleagues and had omitted to attach the attachments! Then came the flurry of phone calls and emails… “I think you forgot the attachments!” Some email apps do clever things and remind you if you have used the word “attached” but not attached any files. I’m usually quite careful and take a moment to check emails, posts, messages and tweets before zapping…
Read MoreCo-create! Get everyone on board!
“We need a sense of ownership.” How often do we hear that – or say that. BUT, We tend to own things that other people create! Authorship is better – get everyone involved – all the stakeholders in from the beginning – have everyone involved in co-creating the project, plan whatever. And when we set up an event, have it all planned and then invite neighbouring congregations and denominations don’t…
Read MoreGnim rots niarb
It’s a silent G – pronounced ‘nim rots ny-arb’ No it’s not Gaelic! It’s Brainstorming reversed! Instead of brainstorming around what you want to achieve… consider what you would do to ensure failure! It really works well – people will talk much more freely because it’s fun and light hearted… it’s actually really creative and generative. eg: how to ensure poor engagement with Christmas services. Don’t advertise, tell everyone the…
Read MoreDon’t Procrastinate – Schedule!
Putting off until tomorrow is procrastination. Putting off until a week on Thursday is strategic planning. also check out: itsforministry.org/101-things-to-do
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Ted Talk TED Talk: The secret to giving great Feedback
Read MoreMind Map Everything!
2nd June 2020 is World Mind Map Day! I’ve been an avid mind-mapper since the mid 1980s. During University studies which weren’t going too well, discovering mind-mapping transformed me from being on the brink of being ‘chucked out of Uni’ to turning in a piece of work to a lecturer who always said he marked out of 75% – and getting a 76%! It was a turning point in life!…
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IT’s for Ministry
www.itsforministry.org began life back in 2001 when internet hosting was very much a geeky thing in its infancy! Over the years it had hosted various bits and pieces and been a place to share ideas about Technology, Leadership and Change in a ministry context. Recently in Lockdown it became a useful place to share ideas as I and colleagues navigated the learning curve of moving the Church more online. Part…
Read MoreBrilliant Life
Many many years ago, in Chicago Airport I think it was, I picked up a book that caught my eye. “How to be brilliant” by Michael Heppell. It was a brilliant read! I’ve read all the books he has published since, and even get a wee mention in the acknowledgements in “How to save an hour every day”! And about 15 years ago I attended one of his “Be Brilliant”…
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