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Teams That Thrive (O306)


Description
What does it actually mean to do leadership well as a team? How can it be done in a way that avoids frustration and burnout? How does team leadership best equip the staff and bless a congregation? What do the top church teams do to actually thrive together? In this course, you will encounter churches that have learned to thrive under healthy team leadership. Using actual church examples, you will see their discoveries, culminating in five disciplines that, if implemented, can enable your team to thrive. The result? A coaching tool for senior leadership teams that enables struggling teams to thrive, and resources teams doing well to do their work even better.

Purchase of "Teams That Thrive" by Ryan Hartwig and Warren Bird is required for this course. The book is coming soon to our online store at resources.pcg.org
Content
  • Unit 1 - Why Leadership Teams?
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 1 - Myths We Believe
  • Article - "7 Purposes and Advantages of Team Leadership"
  • Podcast - Leading Healthy, High-Performance Teams (Influence Podcast)
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 2 - Your Vantage Point - How is Your Church Being Led Right Now?
  • Video - 6 Types of Leaders - Part 1 (Craig Groeschel)
  • Video - 6 Types of Leaders - Part 2 (Craig Groeschel)
  • Chapter 2 Reflection Assignment
  • Unit 1 Quiz (Covers Chapters 1 and 2)
  • Unit 2 - Why Do Leadership Teams Make Sense?
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 3 - The Bible Speaks - Scriptural Foundations
  • Article - Five Great Teamwork Verses from the Bible
  • Article - "Twelve Benefits of Team Leadership" (From Desiring God)
  • Video - What's the Difference Between Elders and Deacons? (Gospel Coalition)
  • Video - Church Governance: Guarding the Gate Part 1 (Larry Osborne)
  • Video - Church Governance: Guarding the Gate Part 2 (Larry Osborne)
  • Video: Church Governance - Guarding the Gate Part 3 (Larry Osborne)
  • Chapter 3 Reflection Assignment
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 4 - Ten Practical Reasons for Leadership Teams
  • Article - "The Surprising Member Missing From Your Executive Team"
  • Video - "Culture of Shared Leadership" (Dan Cathy)
  • Video - Patrick Lencioni on Teamwork
  • Chapter 4 Reflection Assignment
  • Unit 2 Quiz - Covers Chapters 3 and 4
  • Unit 3 - How Well is Your Team Thriving?
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 5 - Reality Check: Eight Common Reasons Teams Fail
  • Article - 5 Principles for Managing Ministry Conflict"
  • Article - "3 Keys to Effective Communication Within Your Church Staff"
  • Video - 7 Secrets for Effective Team Communication
  • Chapter 5 Reflection Assignment
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 6 - The Collaborative Disciplines of Teams That Thrive
  • Article - 4 Leadership Personalities Needed For Your Church Team
  • Chapter 6 Reflection Assignment
  • Unit 3 Quiz (Covers Chapters 5 and 6)
  • Unit 4 - Collaborative Disciplines of Teams That Thrive
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 7 - Discipline 1: Focus on Purpose, The Invisible Leader of Your Team
  • Video - How to Inspire Your Team (Craig Groeschel)
  • Chapter 7 Reflection Assignment
  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 8 - Discipline 2 - Leverage Differences in Team Membership
  • Article - Working With Strong Personalities at the Top Part 1
  • Article - Tsunami Leaders - Part 2 of series
  • Article - Working in Healthy Ways With Strong Leaders - Part 3 in series
  • Chapter 8 Reflection Assignment
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 9 - Discipline 3 - Rely on Inspiration More Than Control to Lead
  • Video - How to Boost Staff Productivity at Church
  • Article - The Secret to Creating a Highly Motivated Team
  • Chapter 9 Reflection Assignment
  • Chapter 10
  • Chapter 10 - Discipline 4 - Intentionally Structure Your Decision-Making Process
  • Article - Who Makes Church Decisions? (From Smart Church Management)
  • Video - "Church Governance: Doing the Right Things" (Larry Osborne)
  • Chapter 10 Reflection Assignment
  • Chapter 11
  • Chapter 11 - Discipline 4 - Part 2
  • Video - The Process of Decision Making (Carey Nieuhof and Andy Stanley)
  • Chapter 11 Reflection Assignment
  • Chapter 12
  • Chapter 12 - Discipline 5: Build a Culture of Collaboration
  • Article - 4 Keys to Healthy Team Collaboration
  • Ideal Team Player Self-Assessment
  • Chapter 12 Reflection Assignment
  • Unit 5 - What is Your Next Best Step?
  • Chapter 13
  • Chapter 13 - Six Ways to Avoid Sabotaging Your Team
  • Podcast - The Narcissistic Leader (Influence Podcast)
  • Article - These 6 Mistakes Can Undermine Your Leadership
  • Chapter 14
  • Chapter 14 - Catalyze Your Team's Growth
  • Video - "How to Get Reliable Church Volunteers"
  • Article - Communication Tools for Church Meetings
  • Final Project
  • Final Project
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever