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Champions Fax ArchiveTransformation Movements!
What is the Difference Between Change Pathways, Transition Passages,
and Conflict Challenges? Four perspectives make up the discipline being called Transformation Movements. First, is the umbrella category Transformation Movements. This deals with a series of changes and transitions and that alter the basic character and nature of organisms and organizations. It is the process of moving toward the destination or desired end that results from a series of organism/organizational and life changes and transitions. What makes Transformation Movements different is that whatever the rate or pace of change, over a certain period to make a revolutionary difference is made in performance, quality, and relationships. Transformation Movements are about being open to the things that seem impossible, that if they could happen would radically transform the ability of the congregation or other organization to serve in the midst of God's Kingdom. Transformation Movements are like the difference between Gideon in the book of Judges with a 32,000-man army, and Gideon later with 300 men preparing to go up against the Midianites. It something that is only God can accomplish in the lives of individuals, congregations, denominations, and parachurch groups. Second, is Change Pathways. This deals with the programmatic highway of organisms and organizations where changes in tasks and management take place. Change deals with how we carry out our mission in clear visible activities. This is the heart and soul of change. It involves a change in the programmatic and management systems in a congregation or other organization. Change Pathways for a congregation would be to make the change from one traditional worship service on Sunday mornings, to two Sunday morning worship services with one being traditional, and the other being contemporary or alternative. Third, is Transition Passages. This deals with the inclusionary journey where transitions take place in the lives of people and their relationships. This speaks to the morale of a congregation or other organization. It involves a transition in people and relationships. Transition Passages for a congregation would be to make the transition from a congregation that is primarily inward in its focus to a congregation that identifies one or more affinity groups that it is gifted to reach and transitions to successfully embrace these groups. Fourth, is Conflict Challenges. This deals with an understanding of richness and diversity of gifts and skills that empower organisms and organizations when present in typical forms and with acceptable levels and styles. Conflict Challenges will entangle organisms and organizations when unhealthy forms and dysfunctional levels and styles are present. Conflict Challenges deal with failing to understand the richness and diversity of gifts and skills that empower organisms and organizations when present in typical forms and with acceptable levels and styles. Conflict Challenges will entangle organisms and organizations when unhealthy forms and dysfunctional levels and styles are present. Conflict Challenges occur when Transformation Movements reach a significant imbalance between the Change Pathways and the Transition Passages. George Bullard is Head Coach of New Reformation Solutions. He may be reached at bullardjournal@compuserve.com. He will serve as moderator for the Conflict/Change Management forum in October. For more information call Leadership Network Customer Service.
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