A Planner will clarify issues & define priorities
The majority of solving a problem is first framing the problem correctly.  If a problem is understood incorrectly, solutions applied will not only not solve the problem, the solutions themselves will become problems.

Ex. A Pastor who's board has refused to give him a 2% pay raise, though he had researched in meticulous detailfor his denomination, pay scales as per seniority and geographic location of his particular organization.  All the explaining and cajoling in the world would not move his board.  He saw the problem as one of inadequate information  I must supply them with the data so they can arrive at the right decision")
After he spoke with a Guidance person they came to see the problem as a reflection of the condition of the board  (Many board members were losing or in fear of losing their jobs.  There was a great deal of economic uncertainty, and giving the executive a raise, (when they might have no income), made no sense.

A Coach with Planning Consultants will assist with creating a focus for action
Once the problem is correctly understood, then strategies for action can be constructed.  This is the fun part, developing strategies to deal with a rightly-understood problem.  Often the strategy is mundane (You need to go to her and confront her on this issue) to the complex (The culture will not support such an idea unless a great deal of ground work and buy-in is first established).

A Coach with Planning Consultants can help with Developing individual guidance fundamentals
To use with your staff and leadership.  We have found that there are several critical skills that must be mastered in order to be an effective leader.
* Pacing
* Reframing
* Conflict management
* Dealing with difficult people

Note: If you are a Pastor or have other leadership within your ministry and are not sure if you need help visit the link below and answer a few questions, send your replies to us and one of our representatives will contact youpromptly. 
Coaching Consultant
The Fundamental services of a Coaching Consultant from Planning Consultants LLC
Involves several important elements.  Each of these areas requires different assessment tool.  What is
important is to obtain a useful profile from which an individualized program can be constructed to guide the
process:

We have Coaching Consultants who will assess individual leadership needs
Accurate assessment is a critical first step for a  Coaching Consultant.  Areas of assessment include:

*Emotional makeup
*Temperament makeup
*Leadership capabilities and challenges.

Our consultants understand organizational complexities whether it is a religious facility, business or agency.
Seminaries have tended not to be good at helping pastors understand the multiple ways in which organizational life unfolds within a church context, and the various pitfalls that await the uninitiated.  The pathway to church leadership is dangerous and difficult.

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