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Discover the Merits of Organizational Discipling - Nu Leadership Series

By: Daryl G.

“Only a man's character is the real criterion of worth.”
Eleanor Roosevelt


You say you’re the boss and your employees should just “shut up and follow you.” Here’s a question for you, Leader. Have you taught them how to follow? Let’s examine the transforming aspects of discipling. You say you got a business to run and no time for a religious lesson. Let’s see. The right discipling process can change our biases, prejudices, and our culture paradigms. Adsit, an expert on discipleship, explains that a disciple is someone who learns by practicing the concept or teaching; this process can result in a lifestyle change. Discipling is the process that grows followers. Discipling is about character building and changing lives. Yes, you could view it as a religious concept; however, it also has corporate application. What if you inspired your followers in such a way that they were transformed into organizational zealots? Do you feel you would have a more productive organization? Therefore, organizations need to train employees in such a way that it becomes part of their lives. You teach them so that they will do the right things even when you are not around. Here are some steps in making organizational disciples:

· Set the proper moral examples as a leader.
· Conduct employee orientation with every new employee.
· Communicate regularly your organization’s values and beliefs.
· Reward employees for doing the right things.
· Take a personal interest in each employee’s development.
· Get employees’ input on organizational changes.

Unfortunately, many managers will ignore discipling because they view it as a religious lesson. These leaders fail to understand this concept as a part of leadership principles. Don’t make the same mistake. Discipling goes beyond any spiritual context. It’s about teaching employees to do the right things. Discipling is an effective management tool. Don’t wait to late to use it. Start today!.

References:

Adsit, C. (2005). Go and Make What. Disciplemakers, International, Retrieved October 4, 2005, from http://www.milmin.com/resources/discipleship/gomakewhat.htm

Bell (2002) . Managers as Mentors. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler’s Publishers, Inc.


© 2006 by Daryl D. Green

Explore how the discipling concept can assist your leadership. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership. Written in an easy and entertaining format, this column provides a sense of academic elegance that gives each reader an advantage in life. Each reader can enjoy finding references, quotes, and provoking thoughts.

Daryl D. Green has published over 100 articles in the field of decision-making and leadership. Mr. Green is also the author of two acclaimed books, Awakening the Talents Within and My Cup Runneth Over. Mr. Green has a BS in engineering and a MA in organizational management. Currently, he is pursuing a doctoral degree in strategic leadership. For more information, please visit www.darylgreen.org.

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