I like getting updates on my iPhone.
Updates are usually designed to make the programs on my phone work better, and good app developers are constantly updating and improving their apps. It is sometimes frustrating to take the time to incorporate the updates, but I have found that most apps improve with each new update.
I haven't met an app developer, but I think some of these steps are included in the process of updating an app.
- Listen to feedback.
- Analyze the feedback.
- Implement the appropriate changes.
- Make the update available.
- Continue to listen and improve.
What can leaders learn from app developers? Here are a few thoughts.
If I see that the designer has not been responsive to the input of others regarding the app, I usually pass on buying it.
I pay close attention to the comments of others about the app. If the designer doesn't care, then why should I?
What can leaders learn?
People watch to see how responsive you are to their input. If you don't care enough to respond to their input, then why should they?
Updates are usually designed to improve the quality and operation of the app.
Most app developers send out frequent updates because they are dedicated to improving the overall quality of their app. Sometimes they get it wrong and have to go back and correct mistakes.
What can leaders learn?
Churches that are committed to excellence are dedicated to finding ways to do ministry better. They listen to others and welcome their input. They don't argue about what can't be done. They find ways to working out the bugs and issues that are hindering ministry effectiveness. If things aren’t working, good leaders do whatever is needed to improve the overall quality of their ministries.
Receiving an update is a simple process.
Updates for all apps are received through a central location. You receive a notice when the update has arrived. Then you sign into the store and the process is automatic.
What can leaders learn?
Organizations that make innovation a complicated process will continue to lose members. People don't have patience today with organizations that refuse or resist change.
How open are you as a leader to receiving feedback? What kind of hoops do you make people jump through to implement change? There is value in developing an innovative process to implement healthy change.
What do you think?
~ Jim
Great thoughts, Jim! Church leaders can seem too separate and aloof to their parishioners. It certainly helps to have them open to new ideas, as it gives them insight into how their people are thinking, their maturity level, their gifts, etc.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark. Appreciate your thoughts. We all could benefit from feedback. Blessings brother.
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