Managing Polarities a strategy for Transformational Leadership an

Managing Polarities: a strategy for Transformational Leadership … an example Joe Ramsay, the United Church of Canada

Positive aspects of denominational polity • Consistency, fairness • Efficient use of resources • Unified voice – all may be one

Positive aspects of denominational polity • Consistency, fairness • Efficient use of resources • Unified voice – all may be one Negative aspects of denominational polity • Lack of independence /choice • Generic resources • Local issues less priority

Positive aspects of denominational polity • Consistency, fairness • Efficient use of resources • Unified voice – all may be one Negative aspects of denominational polity • Lack of independence /choice • Generic resources • Local issues less priority Positive aspects of congregational polity • Contextual, independent • Customized resources • Local issues important

Positive aspects of denominational polity • Consistency, fairness • Efficient use of resources • Unified voice – all may be one Negative aspects of denominational polity • Lack of independence /choice • Generic resources • Local issues less priority Positive aspects of congregational polity • Contextual, independent • Customized resources • Local issues important Negative aspects of congregational polity • Inconsistent, inequity • Costly resources • Fragmented, limited vision

Positive aspects of denominational polity Positive aspects of congregational polity • Consistency, fairness • Efficient use of resources • Unified voice – all may be one • Contextual, independent • Customized resources • Local issues important g n i d a Negative aspects of denominational polity s u r C • Lack of independence /choice • Generic resources • Local issues less priority Negative aspects of congregational polity • Inconsistent, inequity • Costly resources • Fragmented, limited vision

Positive aspects of denominational polity Positive aspects of congregational polity iti ad Tr • Consistency, fairness • Efficient use of resources • Unified voice – all may be one • Contextual, independent • Customized resources • Local issues important on g in ar Be Negative aspects of denominational polity • Lack of independence /choice • Generic resources • Local issues less priority Negative aspects of congregational polity • Inconsistent, inequity • Costly resources • Fragmented, limited vision

Transformational Leadership: Hearing the warnings about change from tradition-bearers Valuing benefits of change expressed by crusaders Leadership that draws from the positive aspects of each polarity to address the present adaptive challenges