Conflict in the workplace is never as easy as it seems. Great teams learn to identify the real problem in the scope of the big picture.
Talking Points:
- The tree is the problem that looms larger than life before the team. Good teams work together until the tree is attacked and eliminated.
- The shoots are the seedlings born of the great oak’s acorns. Each one is a tree in the making, able to grow long after the oak is chopped down.
- The soil is the culture of your team- emotions, relationships, character, habits – that created the conditions of your problem in the first place. Great teams attack the soil, not just the tree.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Describe your current culture as a team. Where do you think you’re strong and where are your weaknesses?
- Are you currently facing a problem in your church that is threatening your health and growth? Explain.
- What are some of the smaller issues or problems that are feeding the bigger issue?
- Describe your team culture today, focusing on the list above. How has your culture been a breeding ground for the bigger problems? What changes do you need to make in order to grow as a healthy church?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
