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Organizational Values

Organizational Values. Association Summit Southwestern Seminary Fort Worth, Texas. The Malphurs Group. Aubrey Malphurs, Ph.D. • Pastor of three churches •Professor at Dallas Seminary •President of the Malphurs Group •Author

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Organizational Values

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  1. Organizational Values Association Summit Southwestern Seminary Fort Worth, Texas

  2. The Malphurs Group Aubrey Malphurs, Ph.D. •Pastor of three churches •Professor at Dallas Seminary •President of the Malphurs Group •Author Web site: www.malphursgroup.com The Leadership Connection

  3. This Malphurs Group We specialize in strategic envisioning. We train and lead in two contexts: • Onsite consulting-we lead • Offsite training-we train you to lead • Combination of the two Contact us at- aubrey@malphursgroup.com malphursgroup.com

  4. Context for Values STRATEGIC ENVISIONING PROCESS 1. Preparation 2. Process •Core Values •Mission Development •Vision Development •Strategy Development 3. Practice

  5. Context for Values ACTUAL PROCESS •Core Values •Mission Development •Vision Development •Strategy Development

  6. A Process Overview PROCESS VS. PRODUCT •Product-the organization’s unique, individual model •Process-how one arrives at that model The Danger: Franchising!

  7. The Strategic Envisioning Process I will cover this process at the meeting of the SBC associations in Tampa, FL, on February 11. Host: Ed Gillman

  8. Books on Values •Values-driven Leadership (Baker) •Advanced Strategic Planning (Baker) •Ministry Nuts and Bolts (Kregel)

  9. This Session on Values In this session you will: •Discover 7 reasons why values are important •Learn the definition of a value •Learn the definition of a core value •Identify 6 kinds of values. •Learn 6 ways to discover your values

  10. A Values Overview •Theology of Values •Importance of Values •Definition of Values •Kinds of Values •Discovery of Values •Definition of Values •Development of Values

  11. Values Discovery Question Fundamental question: Why do you do what you do?

  12. Theology of Values The Bible addresses values from cover to cover. 2. It specifically addresses the church’s core values in Acts 2:41-47. 3. Luke seems to point out five essential functions that are also values of a bibli- cally balanced, spiritually healthy church*

  13. Theology of Values JERUSALEM CHURCH Five Essential Core Values 1. Evangelism (Ac. 2:41, 47) 2. Bible doctrine (Acts 2:42) 3. Fellowship (Acts 2:42, 44, 45, 46) 4. Worship (Acts 2:42, 43, 46, 47) 5. Ministry/service (Acts 2:44-45)

  14. Importance of Values “The most important single element of any corporate, congregational, or denominational culture, however, is the value system.” Lyle Schaller, Getting Things Done, p. 152

  15. Importance of Values “Twenty-first century leaders no longer lead from the authority of their position, but by an ability to articulate a clear direction for and the core values of their congregation.” Bill Hybels and Ken Blanchard

  16. Importance of Values •Determine ministry distinctives. •Dictate personal involvement. •Communicate what’s important. •Influence overall behavior. •Inspire people to action. •Enhance credible leadership. •Shape ministry character. •Foundational to the mission and vision. •Determines organizational identity.*

  17. Importance of Values ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTITY • Core values are the essence of an organization’s identity. • They are vital to what it’s all about. • They make up its essential DNA. • They answer the question, Who are you?

  18. Importance of Values ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE • Core values are the primary ingredient of an organization’s culture. • Knowing your core values is key to understanding your organization’s culture.

  19. Definition of Values WHAT ARE VALUES? The beliefs that drive the ministry.

  20. Definition of Values WHAT ARE CORE VALUES? The constant, passionate corebeliefs that drive the ministry.

  21. Definition of Values Core Values drive and shape the ministry: Make decisions Predict organizational behavior Set goals Establish priorities Set the tone and direction Make policy

  22. Definition of Values “Strength comes from having a clear set of beliefs that you are willing to fight for every day.” John Edwards former U.S. senator from South Carolina

  23. Definition of Values Core values drive and thus guide and direct the ministry. They deeply shape every aspect of life at the ministry regardless its size, complexity, or age.

  24. Definition of Values • The question isn’t do we have values, but which values go deep and really, truly guide what we do? • Many organizations now have values statements. However, they often have only a minimal effect on what they do.

  25. Definition of Values Most organizations are on a journey toward some destination (mission-vision). 2. The organization’s core values guide and drive it toward that destination. 3. If the organization is off course on its journey, the problem is with its values (values aren’t in alignment with the mission-vision).

  26. Definition of Values 4. The values will guide the ministry toward some destination, but it may not be the its desired destination (mission- vision). Cf. Power of a Value Chart. 5. The solution is to change the values or the stated mission-vision.

  27. Definition of Values Values Identification 1. Functions (timeless), not forms (timely) 2. Ends, not means to ends 3. Explain why you do what you do (Example: Community vs. Small groups)

  28. Kinds of Values •Conscious vs. unconscious values. •Shared vs. unshared values.*

  29. Kinds of Values Shared values means that your people agree on the definition as well as the importance of your values. Thus, you will need to take time to carefully define your values if they are to be shared.

  30. Kinds of Values ADVANTAGES OF SHARED VALUES •Greater commitment to organization •Reduced conflict •More positive work attitude •Greater job satisfaction Jennifer A. Chatman

  31. Kinds of Values •Conscious vs. unconscious values. •Shared vs. unshared values. •Personal vs. organization’s values.

  32. Kinds of Values •Conscious vs. unconscious values. •Shared vs. unshared values. •Personal vs. organization’s values. •Actual vs. aspirational values.*

  33. Kinds of Values Who’s values? •Excellence •Respect •Communication •Integrity

  34. Kinds of Values Enron Company Values •Excellence •Respect •Communication •Integrity 2000 Annual Report

  35. Kinds of Values • Actual vs. Aspirational • •Actual-values you own and practice. They’re deeply felt and affect everything you do every day of the week. • Ask: Where’s the evidence? • • •Aspirational-values you believe that you need in order to obey God.

  36. Kinds of Values •Conscious vs. unconscious values. •Shared vs. unshared values. •Personal vs. organizational values. •Actual vs. aspirational values. •Strong vs. weak values.

  37. Kinds of Values Strong vs. Weak Values •Strong-widely shared and deeply held. •Weak-narrowly shared and not deeply held. Jennifer A. Chatman

  38. Kinds of Values •Conscious vs. unconscious values. •Shared vs. unshared values. •Personal vs. organizational values. •Actual vs. aspirational values. •Strong vs. weak values. •Single versus multiple values.* *Power of a value

  39. THE POWER OF A VALUE Evangelical Churches

  40. THE POWER OF A VALUE Evangelical Churches

  41. THE POWER OF A VALUE Evangelical Churches

  42. THE POWER OF A VALUE Evangelical Churches

  43. THE POWER OF A VALUE Evangelical Churches

  44. THE POWER OF A VALUE Evangelical Churches

  45. Discovering Values The kind of ministry organization that you have depends on your values!

  46. Discovering Values 1. Who discovers the values? 2. How do they discover values?

  47. Discovering Values WHO DISCOVERS THE VALUES? The key players in your ministry The Strategic Leadership Team (E.F. Hutton people)

  48. Discovering Values HOW DO YOU DISCOVER THE VALUES? 1st. Discover your actual values. •Personal ministry values •Organizational ministry values 2nd. Determine your aspirational values.

  49. Discovering Values DISCOVER ACTUAL CORE VALUES Personal 1. Write out your values (“cold turkey”). 2. Take a personal values audit. (Two examples: The Jerusalem Church

  50. Discovering Values DISCOVER ACTUAL CORE VALUES Organizational 1. Take an organizational core values audit. 2. Identify any unique-to-the-ministry values. 3. Identify any single driving value. 4. Use the storyboard process. 5. Collect and read other ministry’s values. 6. Examine the ministry’s budget. 7. Who are its heroes? 8. What beliefs are you willing to fight for? (Two examples: The Jerusalem Church

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