Process = Results

Often I believe that people are finding the exact results they should expect.

Many leadership and church organization books talk about how the results you are getting are a result of what you've chosen to do.  Wanting different results requires you to change some things.  While that isn't always statistically relevant advice, I have found it to generally be wise advice.

Unfortunately, this leaves me finding myself in many meetings wondering why someone would be upset that their goal for the meeting isn't being accomplished.

For example:  if someone calls a meeting, invites a substantial number of people, the same ones that were at the last 3 or 4 meetings, and then complains or wonders...why aren't decisions getting made quickly, this group seems to be dragging its feet just like in the last 4 meetings.

Lead the same way, by the same person, with the same agenda, getting the exact same discussion, they are surprised that somehow their goals don't magically get met.  I want to just tell them...these are the exact results you should be expecting.  They won't change until part of the process does.

Instead, i'll put the next meeting date on my calendar and doodle on my notepad as I hear the same discussion echo in my head.