Description & Rationale

This competency measures the ability to build cohesive groups (combining diverse people into an effective group which fulfills a common purpose), identify and empower others in their gifts and skills, and communicate in such a way that others gain a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for a common vision. This is a critical competency for a leader’s expanding influence and is best achieved by expanding the leadership base of an organization. The New Testament shows us (first through Jesus then through the Apostle Paul) that ministry success is seen in developing others and working together in Kingdom ministry.

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Syllabus: 2.20 Team Dynamics

2.21 Syllabus

Description and Rationale

This competency measures the ability to build cohesive groups (combining diverse people into an effective group which fulfills a common purpose), identify and empower others in their gifts and skills, and communicate in such a way that others gain a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for a common vision. This is a critical competency for a leader’s expanding influence and is best achieved by expanding the leadership base of an organization. The New Testament shows us (first through Jesus then through the Apostle Paul) that ministry success is seen in developing others and working together in Kingdom ministry.

Objectives

Upon completion of this competency the candidate should:

• Be able to identify the components of building effective teams and explain their importance in accomplishing common goals.
• Be more aware of their strengths and weaknesses in building cohesive groups; promoting the gifts of others and creating ownership of ministry.
• Have a better understanding of how to build a strong team and begin to implement this within the teams that they lead and are a part of.
• Have an accountability partner or mentor who can provide feedback as they implement these changes, as well as visiting their teams and providing constructive input.

ore Requirements

• The candidate will complete the following readings:

                Ministry Guide – The Essentials, TeamBuilding, pp. 23-28.
                Multi-Cultural Team Building (Jeske), pp. 19-24; 28-32.

• The candidate will complete the Team Dynamics Assessment as well as have a mentor or colleague complete it as a Third Party Assessment.
• The candidate will also write a reflective 2-3 page summary paper discussing what they have learned from the Team Dynamic Assessment, which they should also be prepared to discussed with the mentor.

Mentoring Goals

The goal of the mentor is to:

• Assist the candidate in appreciating the importance of a team approach to ministry and provide practical tools to help them develop strong teams.
• Help the candidate with the development of their team by spending time together with the team and providing constructive feedback as to how the candidate can improve.
• Using the Assessment Evaluation and other resources provided, the mentor will design a Development Plan for the candidate to be a more effective team leader.

Candidate Evaluation

• The candidate will be evaluated as to their level of development in this competency (Undeveloped, Developed, or Proficient). Using the chart provided, the mentor will facilitate a discussion regarding how congruent the candidate’s life and ministry is with their core values.

Development Plan

• Based on the Team Dynamics Assessment and the Evaluation of that Assessment, a Development Plan will be designed to help the candidate become a better team leader.
• This will include further work from the core readings, additional comprehensive learning, supplemental assignments, and various practicums.