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Leadership is the ability of an individual to guide other individuals, teams, or entire organizations. The Ignatian tradition offers a way for leaders to effectively guide mission-conscious group decision-making. Debra Mooney, PhD, outlines an 8-step approach to Ignatian communal discernment:
- Outline the pro's and con's of the decision with respect to our mission, vision and values.
- Approach deliberations with an impartial mindset (Ignatian indifference).
- Share my opinions
- Encourage and support the contributions of others.
- Give close attention to the viewpoints of others' -more so if disagreements arise.
- Be mindful of feelings of unease or agitation (Ignatian desolation).
- Notice God's presence and will.
- Deliberate until we have a shared sense of contentment with a decision (Ignatian consolation).
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More on Communal Discernment for Leaders
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- Ignatian Governance: Discernment, Collaboration and Networking Debra Mooney, PhD
- A Tradition in Common Michael Sheeran, S.J.
- Introduction to Inspired Decision-Making Debra Mooney, PhD
- Toward Communal Discernment: Some Practical Suggestions William Barry, S.J.
- Communal Discernment Leader's Guide Grace Institute
- Election and Communal Discernment: Goals, Myths, and Gifts Ted Dunn, PhD
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