Christian Management Report

October 2005 Issue (Vol. 29, No. 5)

Focus: Communication

Title: 5 Powerful Ways to Be an Effective Communicator

“Careful words make for a careful life; careless talk may ruin everything.” –Proverbs 13:3, The Message

CONTENTS

Powerful Ways to Be an Effective Communicator

Don’t Just Repeat Your Words--Multiply Them With Stories and Simplicity!

By Ed Morgan, CEO, The Bowery Mission and Kids With A Promise

How to Radically Improve Your Communication Skills

By Knowing the Preferred “Social Style” of Your Boss!

By Don German, coach and consultant

22 Time-Saving Tips for Managing Email Overload

How to Be Blessed--and Be a Blessing With Email! Really!

By Nick Nicholaou, President, Ministry Business Services, Inc.

Breaking Bad News: Opening the Communication Door

for “Crucial Conversations”

By Anita Schamber, Senior Associate, Leadership and Organizational

Development Team, World Vision International Human Resources

Management Mentors: The Fine Art of Crystal Clear Communication

Seasoned Managers Share Their Very Best Practices, Practical Tips and Timeless Insights

By Mark Cutshall

60 Seconds With George Duff

Christian Management Partners: The People and Passion Behind the CMP Movement

By Mark Cutshall

BOARD GOVERNANCE

Succession Policies and Planning Eliminate Board Panic and Delay When There’s a CEO Change

By Bob Andringa

CEOS
Patrick Lencioni: Your Meetings Are Boring Because They Lack Drama!

By Emily Odegard

It’s Sweet at Zondervan!
2005 Best Christian Places to Work Finalist Fosters a Culture of Innovation
By Emily Odegard

CHURCH FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
IRS Issues New Rules on Car Donations to Churches and Charities

By Dan Busby

CHURCH LEADERSHIP

Focus on the “Great Silent Subject!”

There’s No Such Thing as Being Right With God and Wrong With Money

By Dick Towner

[Book Preview] Breakout Churches: Discover How to Make the Leap

By Craig Parker

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

New Laws Will Dramatically Impact Ministries If Congress Passes

Recommendations from the Panel on the Nonprofit Sector

By Sarah Thompson

FUND DEVELOPMENT

“Disturbing!” Nonprofits Still in Their Infancy With Communication Strategies—Says Consultant

By Carly Razo

Communication Tips for Copywriting & Memos

How Would St. Francis Write an Email?

By Tom McCabe

Why Aren’t People Giving More?

By George Barna

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

12 God-honoring Guidelines for Effective Confrontation

Problems Ignored Are Crises Created

By David Yerry

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Forget the Plan…But Do the Planning

Business Recovery Planning for the Whole Organization

By Alan Weisenberger

MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

Why Should Anyone Listen to YOU?

By Jim Dyke

Miscommunication: No. 1 Relationship Killer!

Just D.I.A.L. for Help

By Shandel Slaten

TAX & LEGAL TRENDS

Communication and the Law: Taking Words Seriously

By Charles M. Watkins

Management Rules of Thumb

Communication 101: Understanding the Four Social Styles