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    Leading in the growth lifestage

    A course by Dave Patty

    As ministries and organisations expand, you, as a leader, must learn how to strengthen systems, develop teams, clarify roles, and sustain healthy growth without losing sight of the mission.

    The course also explores common challenges experienced during the Growth Stage — such as burnout, mission drift, communication breakdowns, and founder dependency — and provides practical strategies for navigating them well.

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    What you'll learn

    By the end of this course you will be able to:

    Identify the characteristics, strengths, that define organisations operating in the Growth Stage.
    Evaluate common Growth Stage challenges and implement strategies to address issues such as burnout, mission drift, and founder dependency.

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    Your SpecialistDave Patty

    Dave is the founder and president of Josiah Venture. He has 30 years of experience in the start-up and growth of organisations. He has worked across Europe, Canada, the UK and the US.