…How to overcome barriers to being a great manager
Date: Tuesday 21 June 2011
Time: 9.45am- 3:30pm (We will start promptly at 10am)
Venue: St Catherine’s Church Centre, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF1 5HL
Cost: £20 per person, including lunch
Booking: Book and pay online – this is essential
“I commend this inspiring day to anyone in the Church environment who has any kind of management responsibility. Good management is the key to achieving so much of God’s work”
-Keith Robinson, Former General Secretary, Diocese of London
Why are we hosting this day?
Most people involved in Christian community work spend time managing staff and/or volunteers. Some would say that their role has become primarily about managing others and although they would like to be good managers, they struggle. Although there is often the best of intentions, the reality is that often the busyness and pressure of work leads to a lack of clarity about roles. Too often the situation is not addressed and continues to spiral downwards, leading to disillusionment and contributing to bitterness. The sad reality is that often poor management can severely damage the church's mission.
There is hope, though! Livability’s Community Mission team is offering a day of learning and practical solutions. Livability works with many church leaders and community projects and we know that with an openness to change, any church or project can hugely improve how they manage and support people. Don't worry; this day is not about unrealistic or complex business models that are not geared to churches. It is about how we can learn and apply simple techniques which help communication and build strong working relationships.
What will this day focus on?
- The basics: what you need to know before you employ someone
- Addressing problems as they arise
- How to live through and even thrive through difficult conversations
- Letting go of guilt- you can become a better manager!
Who is facilitating this day?
Ruth Smith and David Arscott from Livability’s Community Mission team. They are experienced in helping a wide range of churches and Christian projects identify and work towards resolving staff and volunteer management issues.
Travel to St Catherine’s Church Centre, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF1 5HL
Please contact Ruth Smith for a Word document with directions to St Catherine’s. There is limited parking at the church, good on street parking nearby and at the Wakefield Trinity Rugby Ground, a hundred yards along the road east of the church. There is a good bus service from Wakefield centre and station.
Livability is a Christian charity that creates opportunities for disabled people and brings life to communities.
Registered Office: 50 Scrutton Street, London EC2A 4XQ. Registered Charity No: 1116530. Registered in England No: 5967087. A company limited by guarantee.
