3. Did we choose the right talent?
Talent and giftedness comes into play when you are trying to lead a major event or big ministry weekend like Easter or Christmas. Based on the people available, were they placed and positioned correctly? Should we rethink how some people were placed in the large scheme of things? Who nailed it? Who just didn’t reach our expectations or exceed it? Look at the talent scheme; don’t be afraid of this process.
Sometimes, the tendency is to be safe or too aggressive instead of just looking at the facts and truth and going with that. The right talent should always deliver.
Here is something very important when it comes to debriefs that I have learned to appreciate. TRUST and HONESTY are a MUST.
TRUST
Everyone has to check their ego and insecurities at the door; this process is about getting better as a team. This is never a personal agenda to demean or embarrass anyone, and everyone in the room has to TRUST that their teammates are NOT attacking anyone personally. This is about improving as a whole.
HONESTY
Again, based on TRUST…be honest. Nothing from Scripture gets tossed out here; everyone should operate and express themselves in a humble, kind way, but you must seek honesty. If the team feels afraid, if FEAR is in the air, forget about it. Everyone will keep their observations to themselves, and things will stay the same or get worse. Break down these walls of fear and do your best to lead a session where honest feedback can be shared and appreciated.
