and communicated and how much authority different individuals have. You may to challenge a “free agent” who doesn’t think that he needs to report to anyone. But the simple exercise of creating the chart can be a great catalyst for these conversations. I’m not suggesting a corporate approach that can often be stifling for the flexibility that is needed in a small, ministry-minded entity. I am, however, saying that clarity of organization, just like clarity of vision, should not be overlooked in your pursuit of a God-ordained mission. It’s easy to receive my blogs by email. Just sign-up on Feedburner by clicking here.]]>
The Dis-Organization Chart
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