The STaRS challenges.

Michael Watkins talks about the CHALLENGES of the four types of organizations:

START-UP

• Building structures and systems from scratch without a clear framework or boundaries.
• Welding together a cohesive high-performing team.
• Making do with limited resources

SUSTAINING SUCCESS

• Playing good defense by avoiding decisions that cause problems.
• Living in the shadow of a revered leader and dealing with the team he or she created.
• Finding ways to take business to the next level.

REALIGNMENT

• Dealing with deeply ingrained cultural norms that no longer contribute to high performance.
• Convincing employees that change is necessary.
• Restructuring the top team and refocusing the organization.

TURNAROUND

• Reenergizing demoralized employees and other stakeholders.
• Handling time pressure and having a quick and decisive impact.
• Going deep enough with painful cuts and difficult personnel choices.

Here’s the question for church leaders: How will you handle these challenges in your ministry?