Recently I spoke to a group of church planters. My assigned task was to share the “3 most important steps to launching” a church plant in my opinion and experience. After the times of prayer…when you know you have a God-given assignment to plant a church…what next?
Here is what I shared. I believe these are similar for beginning any project.
Step One – Have a big vision
One that requires faith…
Where you can draw a clear picture…
And everyone on the team can know where you are going…
This is where you define the win…
Step Two – Write a strategic plan
There should be a well-written plan…
Stating what steps are needed…
When they are to be completed…
With accountability and reporting of benchmarks included…
Step Three – Assign specific tasks
Everyone has a job…
Everyone knows their role….
What would you add to my list?
If you could only share three things, what would you share?
Continuing with your points —
4. Formulate a timeframe
5. Make available the required resources (men, money, material, time)
5. Execute and implement the plan
6. Do a variance analysis at regular intervals and make corrections for deviations, if any
7. Finally, do not forget to complement the team on successful completion of project.
I believe that "executing and implementing the plan" will be the critical step in determing the success.
As always…great adds.
If I could add to your list of things to getting things done in a team, I would add:
1. Put the right people on the team
2. Empower your team members to give their best work and to take ownership of the project
3. As the leader, manage your team well by giving them the ability to work in their most efficient and productive manner, whether that is at home, morning or night, within the team or separately. Find what works best for each member of the team and use it to your advantage instead of trying to get your team to fit within a specific mold.
Great post though and thanks for your insight!
Good adds. Thank you!