COLLABORATION includes working together in a shared participative manner. Effective leaders must be collaborative in their approach, willing to work in team-centered paradigms where no one rises above the others and all work together toward the goals of their particular network.
Example
Bill Haslam, former Governor of Tennessee, exhibits this leadership approach. He was noted for working with people to see progress happen.
“Haslam worked across the aisle to get things done. He emphasizes the importance of listening to all sides gaining differing viewpoints to overcome cultural divides.”
How can I grow as a collaborative, polycentric leader?
Have you adapted your leadership to a more collaborative approach? Do you include people from every sector of your business to speak into what is happening and how to move forward? Today, more than ever, we need each other.
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Lausanne 4: A New Chapter in Global Mission
The Fourth Lausanne Congress in Incheon, South Korea, was a transformative gathering for the global evangelical church. Drawing over 5,000 participants from 202 nations, this monumental event embodied a shared commitment to the Great Commission and inspired fresh vision for global mission. From the vibrant hospitality of the Korean hosts to the dynamic conversations among leaders, Lausanne 4 was a celebration of unity, collaboration, and the power of the gospel.
I recently had the opportunity to share some thoughts on collaborative leadership during our Lausanne webinar: Collaborative Leadership – Unleashing the Power of Teamwork, and I’m excited to delve deeper into this topic with you here in this article.
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COLLABORATION includes working together in a shared participative manner. Effective leaders must be collaborative in their approach, willing to work in team-centered paradigms where no one rises above the others and all work together toward the goals of their particular network.
A3 Board Member calls for more coordinated efforts in mission
Global mission themes identified and explored at recent conference
