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Line management explained

7th February 2014

"In my investigations of church staffing and operations over the past few years," explains John Truscott, "one theme has emerged with worrying regularity: the poor quality of staff management."

This Article, published online today, seeks to correct that by explaining seven areas that a good and creative staff line manager should pay attention to. 

The Article covers the manager's attitude, an analysis of similarities and differences with the one being managed, foundational paperwork, updated plans, different types of review, the need to offer encouragement and the need to provide reprimand when necessary.

The Article, A31 Be creative as a line manager, is available on the Articles page within the Resources section of this website.