Focus (2009.03): Focus on mission, results, and measures

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What are your options for achieving your goals?
You’re coaching Tomoko, a leadership developer based in Cambodia who wants to clarify God’s calling. She’s made good progress. She’s developed a mission statement, identified 6 goals she needs to accomplish in order to carry out her mission, and reflected on what’s already been accomplished for each of her goals. During her last coaching session, she reflected on what helps and hinders her in achieving her goals. Read more...



Protocols made more accessible
Protocols (sets of questions) help Christian leaders to empower others. Close the Gap Now had made its protocols more accessible by adding a protocol category in 6 different blogs:



Focus on mission, results, and measures
Want to achieve your God-given mission? Then focus on 3 things:
  1. Your mission statement.
  2. The results you need to achieve your mission.
  3. The measures that tell you if you’ve achieved the desired results. Read more...



Target your strengths
Imagine you’re a basketball coach. You have a player who scores 27 points per game, shoots 46% from the 3-point line, and gets 14 rebounds per game. You’re pleased with his performance.
 
But you’re puzzled. Read more...



Ask questions to provide accountability
Question: During staff meetings, how can you provide accountability and provoke reflection?
 
Answer: By asking questions. Read more...