From a “meetings in general”, I find it useful to ask, at the end of every meeting, “what are our action items?” In that way, people reflect on what has been discussed and come up with specific items that can be done.

Of course, then you actually need to get people to take responsibility for completing those items. If there are no volunteers, take what you know about peoples’ strengths and interests and say things like “Hey Ken, you’ve got a lot of connections with local businesses, could you take a look at getting some corporate sponsorship for this?”

Jon

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Advice is the same though.

If there’s never any accountability, nothing ever gets done.

Also, instead of a “Brother Smith lost his job, what do we do?” meeting, a “Brother Smith lost his job. I (the EQP) have already meant with the family to begin to assess their needs. I’ve called Brother Christensen, the employment specialist, to see about helping him put together a resume and start networking. Bishop, I recommend that if he doesn’t find a job within the next three weeks that there may be a need for a full Bishop’s assessment to be done.”

Ward Council should be (among other things) a report of what has been done rather than a meeting where people come awaiting orders.

SOunds like contempt to me. We need to be converted and try to act more like the Master. Instead of ripping off your head—-she should have said —-can I help? Would you like to do it together> Maybe some of my older girls would like the missionary experience.

PEC/Ward Council is not the place to abuse, and to get off passing out assignments. It is a place to work togethrer.