A 360 feedback tool is now being prepared for ministers and church leaders. A Birmingham based management consultancy is working on the project.
360 is a method of gathering feedback from subordinates, peers, and supervisors. It also includes a self-assessment and, in some cases, feedback from external sources such as customers and suppliers or other interested stakeholders. It is widely used in industry.
I have been invited to contribute to the early research. My role this morning was to be one of many church leaders who are being asked to look at the various attributes that are needed by a minister. I was a little staggered to find myself confronted with about 200 cards all of which describe different aspects of ministerial leadership. It is good for lay people to remember that the job of minister is a little more complicated than we sometimes appreciate.
It took about three hours to go through the process - with welcome tea breaks - and I must admit to feeling quite drained when I left.
I've seen 360 used in the NHS, and even contributed to two assessments. Those who undertake it say that it is a very useful way of helping them understand how they are perceived by others. This could be an important extra facility to help ministers and leaders adapt to a changing environment. Methodist ministers will find it extremely useful as they do have the opportunity of a fresh start every five to seven years.
The consultancy are keen to hear from ministers and church leaders to help them in their research so anyone who can spare an afternoon or morning would be very welcome. In the first instance contact me through Facebook or on the address on the side bar of the blog.
360 is a method of gathering feedback from subordinates, peers, and supervisors. It also includes a self-assessment and, in some cases, feedback from external sources such as customers and suppliers or other interested stakeholders. It is widely used in industry.
I have been invited to contribute to the early research. My role this morning was to be one of many church leaders who are being asked to look at the various attributes that are needed by a minister. I was a little staggered to find myself confronted with about 200 cards all of which describe different aspects of ministerial leadership. It is good for lay people to remember that the job of minister is a little more complicated than we sometimes appreciate.
It took about three hours to go through the process - with welcome tea breaks - and I must admit to feeling quite drained when I left.
I've seen 360 used in the NHS, and even contributed to two assessments. Those who undertake it say that it is a very useful way of helping them understand how they are perceived by others. This could be an important extra facility to help ministers and leaders adapt to a changing environment. Methodist ministers will find it extremely useful as they do have the opportunity of a fresh start every five to seven years.
The consultancy are keen to hear from ministers and church leaders to help them in their research so anyone who can spare an afternoon or morning would be very welcome. In the first instance contact me through Facebook or on the address on the side bar of the blog.
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