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Polycentric Leadership / 21-July-2022

Decentralising leadership: from monolithic to modular and polycentric

Daniel Ospina Original article at RnDAO Why talk about leadership? Let’s bring it back to the people. If you’ve ever been in an executive position, been an influential DAO member, or founded a new organisation, you’ll likely viscerally know the weight of responsibility. There can be so much work, so much uncertainty and yet such […]

Joseph Handley / 13-March-2022

BMS World Mission: A Case Study toward Polycentric Mission Leadership

Rev. Joseph W. Handley, Jr., Ph.D. and Rev. Kang-San Tan, D.Min. Ph.D. The British Baptist Missionary Society (BMS World Mission) holds a treasured place in the history of the modern mission movement. It was William Carey, often called the father of modern missions, who catalyzed the work with his famous An Enquiry into the Obligation […]

Polycentric Leadership / 13-March-2022

A Case Study in Polycentric Mission [AR1] A3-SIM: Strategic Partnership [AR2]

Robert Adair From 2011 to now, A3 (formerly Asian Access) missionaries (A3m) have made two transitions that have placed them under polycentric governance. This case study will attempt to explain the context and challenges of the current structure.  Background In 2011, A3 formed a strategic partnership with SIM to deploy missionaries to Japan. SIM provided […]

Joseph Handley / 26-February-2022

Polycentric Leadership for Kingdom Movements (Part I)

Joseph W. Handley, Jr. Abstract One of the simplest definitions for a Kingdom Movement is that proposed by David Garrison in looking at Church Planting Movements: “a rapid multiplication of indigenous churches planting churches that sweeps through a people group or population segment” (Garrison 2004, 21). Over the years, the terminology has changed but in essence Garrison’s definition captures […]

Polycentric Leadership / 25-February-2022

Strike the Match Podcast with J.D. Payne

Joe Handley speaks with J.D. Payne about Polycentrism on J.D.’s podcast, Strike the Match. Listen to them speak here or at jdpayne.org. More Information This discussion is posted here with permission from Strike the Match and originally posted here at: https://www.jdpayne.org/2022/02/joe-handley-and-polycentric-mission-leadership/

Polycentric Leadership / 16-January-2022

Case Study: Lausanne Movement

by Noel Becchetti Vision: Mission: Connecting influencers and ideas for global mission “I’d characterize Lausanne’s leadership style as one of discussion and consensus.” David Bennett has served with the Lausanne Movement since 2009, his current role being Global Associate Director for Collaboration and Content. But the Lausanne Movement itself is nearing its 50th year of […]

Polycentric Leadership / 2-November-2021

Polycentric Leadership: A Theoretical Model for Global Leadership

By Promod Haque, Ph.D. and Joseph Handley, Ph.D. The development of fresh Global Leadership models has accelerated over the last few decades.1 These models show promise as businesses increasingly engage diverse customers and work across multiple cultures and nations. Teamwork effectiveness and cross-cultural acumen are imperative for success. Early in my career (Joe), I was […]

Polycentric Leadership / 2-November-2021

Case Study: Global Unites

By Noel Becchetti Vision:  To inspire, connect, and equip youth to transform global societies through movements that promote hope, non-violence, and reconciliation Mission:  To work alongside local leaders and transform conflict by hosting international summits, national conferences, specialized workshops, and strategic trainings to empower youth as agents of sustainable change “The key is to recruit […]

Polycentric Leadership / 11-October-2021

Case Study: USA Unites

By Noel Becchetti Vision:  To inspire, connect, and equip youth to transform global societies through movements that promote hope, non-violence, and reconciliation Mission:  To work alongside local leaders and transform conflict by hosting international summits, national conferences, specialized workshops, and strategic trainings to empower youth as agents of sustainable change “You want your leadership to […]

Rachel Handley / 4-September-2021

A Case Study in Polycentric Mission

A LOOK AT LAWRENCE TONG OF OPERATION MOBILIZATION By Mary T. Lederleitner This case study is an excerpt from the journal article titled “Navigating Leadership Challenges in a Polycentric World” written by Mary T. Lederleitner, PhD. The article helps people understand this leadership paradigm and learn how to become a more effective polycentric mission leader. […]

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