The late Eli Goldratt (1947-2011) was a scientist who building on models and ideas from the natural world and turned the focus of his work to the leadership of change. He coined the phrase ‘Theory of Constraints’ – which at its simplest says ‘No system is operating at maximum potential, if it were there would be infinite and perfect output, there will always be at least one limiting factor, or…
Read MoreWhat will you start today?
What will you start today..? Something you’ve been putting off… something you think you won’t do well..? Something you’ve been worrying about doing..? Whatever it is – just start it?
Read MoreChange 4,5,6
You can only change 3 things: structures, policies and mindsets… but you have to change them all… and mindset will always be the hardest! To effect those changes, you need to do three things… I call them steps 4, 5, 6 in honour and recognition of the change that has already happened! Change is all around and change is hard… particularly within the Church context, where despite a core belief…
Read MoreCreating Online Worship
vimeo.com/463877683 Rev Neil Glover on creating engaging OnLine Worship
Read MoreSaw Sharpening
‘Why don’t you pause and sharpen the saw?’ ‘Can’t you see I’m too busy cutting these logs’ Take time to sharpen the saw! If you are not familiar with Dr Steven Covey’s phrase – google it – or check out the info and video at the link below … Covey talks about taking time for Body, Mind, Heart and Spirit – and sometimes it’s as simple as taking time to…
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SMARTER Goals
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
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Before 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 MoreWhat day of the week? The Doomsday Rule
I write this on Doomsday! The 6th day of the 6th month! Sounds ominous! Actually quite fun! Did you know that the 4th day of the 4th month, the 6th day of the 6th month, the 8th day of the 8th month, the 10th day of the 10th month, and the 12th day of the 12th month always fall on the same day of the week? In 2020 these dates…
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