The strategy outlined for training the church media team focuses on enhancing skills and efficiency to improve service broadcasts and community engagement. It is structured around three primary strategies: regular training workshops, mentorship programs, and utilizing technology for skill advancement.
The first strategy involves conducting monthly workshops led by industry professionals. These workshops include hands-on sessions with the church's equipment, online courses, and the sharing of knowledge among team members. Workshops are recorded for future reference, ensuring continuous learning and improvement.
The second strategy implements a mentorship program. Experienced team members are paired with newer ones to allow for skill transfer. This partnership is fortified by setting clear goals, regular check-ins, and feedback mechanisms. Mentorship success is recognized and rewarded to motivate the team.
The third strategy emphasizes utilizing technology. By investing in up-to-date media equipment and software, the team can explore new tools through a resource library and digital platforms. Regular tech check-ins ensure equipment functionality, while demonstrations and webinars promote continuous learning.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Conduct regular training workshops
- Schedule monthly workshops focusing on different media skills
- Invite industry professionals to lead workshops and share practical insights
- Provide hands-on training sessions using church's actual equipment
- Integrate online courses for team members to complete between workshops
- Offer opportunities for team members to suggest topics they would like to learn
- Create a feedback form to assess workshop effectiveness and areas for improvement
- Organise team meetings to discuss learnings from workshops
- Record workshops for future reference and new team members
- Include real-world scenarios in training sessions for practical learning
- Encourage team members to share the knowledge gained with the rest of the team
⛳️ Strategy 2: Implement a mentorship program
- Pair experienced team members with less experienced ones
- Set clear mentorship goals and timelines for skill development
- Encourage regular mentor-mentee check-ins to discuss progress
- Facilitate a platform for mentor feedback and suggestions
- Recognise and reward successful mentorship efforts within the team
- Provide resources and materials for mentors to aid in training
- Include mentorship responsibilities in team roles and expectations
- Create mentorship circles to foster group learning and support
- Plan regular assessment sessions to evaluate mentorship success
- Encourage open discussion among mentors and mentees on challenges faced
⛳️ Strategy 3: Utilise technology for skill advancement
- Invest in up-to-date media equipment and software
- Create a resource library with tutorials and guides on equipment usage
- Encourage team members to experiment with new technology for hands-on learning
- Schedule regular tech check-ins to ensure all technology is functioning correctly
- Organise demonstrations of new media tools and software
- Facilitate a digital platform for skill-sharing among team members
- Encourage participation in online webinars related to media production
- Introduce a technology request system for team suggestions on useful tools
- Conduct an annual review of technology use and team adaptability
- Set measurable goals for technology integration and learning within the team
Bringing accountability to your strategy
It's one thing to have a plan, it's another to stick to it. We hope that the examples above will help you get started with your own strategy, but we also know that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day effort.
That's why we built Tability: to help you track your progress, keep your team aligned, and make sure you're always moving in the right direction.
Give it a try and see how it can help you bring accountability to your strategy.
