Good stuff, Rich. I’ve learned the hard way: (1) no email or web browsing first thing in the morning; (2) set your computer desktop up at the end of the day with the tools/programs you’ll need to start the next day; (3) I don’t read emails that have more than 5 short sentences. If I’m feeling grumpy I just delete it. If I am feeling gracious I send it back with a request: “get to the point in five sentences or less. otherwise, schedule a meeting”
[…] Optional Learning Experiences // As an antidote to meetings that people are “required” to come to offer some optional development times for your team. Pick a some content that is helpful for your team … offer them free smoothies if they attend … and give away some prizes! (Feel free to use this presentation on saving time with your team if you think it’ll be helpful…) […]
Rich Birch is one of the early multi-site church pioneers in North America. He led the charge in helping The Meeting House in Toronto to become the leading multi-site church in Canada with over 5,000+ people in 18 locations. In addition, he served on the leadership team of Connexus Church in Ontario, a North Point Community Church Strategic Partner. He has also been a part of the lead team at Liquid Church - a 5 location multisite church serving the Manhattan facing suburbs of New Jersey. Liquid is known for it’s innovative approach to outreach and community impact. Rich is passionate about helping churches reach more people, more quickly through excellent execution.His latest book Church Growth Flywheel: 5 Practical Systems to Drive Growth at Your Church is an Amazon bestseller and is design to help your church reach more people in your community.
Good stuff, Rich. I’ve learned the hard way: (1) no email or web browsing first thing in the morning; (2) set your computer desktop up at the end of the day with the tools/programs you’ll need to start the next day; (3) I don’t read emails that have more than 5 short sentences. If I’m feeling grumpy I just delete it. If I am feeling gracious I send it back with a request: “get to the point in five sentences or less. otherwise, schedule a meeting”
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[…] Optional Learning Experiences // As an antidote to meetings that people are “required” to come to offer some optional development times for your team. Pick a some content that is helpful for your team … offer them free smoothies if they attend … and give away some prizes! (Feel free to use this presentation on saving time with your team if you think it’ll be helpful…) […]