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Discover the power of collaboration to gain wisdom, increase power, break down dividing walls, and develop leaders. Explore how collaboration leads to innovation and learn how to foster collaboration within your group and across stakeholder groups. Embrace the conference vision and focus on your group's purpose and tasks, while creating a spirit-led environment for dynamic and innovative solutions. Implement plans, take the first steps, and harvest the fruits of your collaborative efforts for long-term success.
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Leading into the Future: • Collaborative Leadership • for Innovation Lovett H. Weems, Jr. Director, Lewis Center for Church Leadership Wesley Theological Seminary
Why collaborate? Not for the usually given reasons
Why collaborate? Not for the usually given reasons • Gains wisdom
Why collaborate? Not for the usually given reasons • Gains wisdom • Increases power
Why collaborate? Not for the usually given reasons • Gains wisdom • Increases power • Breaks down dividing walls
Why collaborate? Not for the usually given reasons • Gains wisdom • Increases power • Breaks down dividing walls • Develops leaders
Why collaborate? Not for the usually given reasons • Gains wisdom • Increases power • Breaks down dividing walls • Develops leaders People are not the problem, but the solution.
With whom do you collaborate? Those within your group
With whom do you collaborate? Those within your group Across groups
With whom do you collaborate? Key Individuals
With whom do you collaborate? Key Individuals Stakeholder groups
How collaboration leads to innovation Focus Freedom
Focus — Conference vision as the “invisible leader” Conference Vision
Focus — Your group’s purpose and tasks Your Group’s Purpose and Tasks Conference Vision
Freedom – Groups as spirit test zones Conference Vision Spirit Led Innovations Your Group’s Goals and Tasks
How might this work? Think dynamic instead of static Wesleyan understanding of salvation and faith
Static Develop a Plan Hope Good Things Happen Implement the Plan
Dynamic Beginning Plans and First Steps Harvest Sought Innovate and Learn