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A Biblical Model of Mentoring with a Knowledge Management Perspective Conspectus : The Journal of the South African Theological Seminary, Volume 15, Issue 03, Mar 2013, p. 85 - 106
(South African Theological Seminary Press Johannesburg, South Africa) Chua, Alton; Lessing, Pelham
The primary purpose of this paper is to develop a biblical model of mentoring with a knowledge management perspective. To this end, four research questions are submitted: (a) what are the components of a biblical model of mentoring with a knowledge management perspective? (b) What are the nature and types of knowledge imparted in a mentoring relationship? (c) What are the impediments to knowledge impartation in a mentoring relationship? (d) What knowledge management strategies can be used to overcome the impediments to knowledge impartation in a mentoring relationship? To address these problems, the Wesleyan quadrilateral approach of doing theology was used. First, five major components of a biblical model of mentoring with a knowledge perspective can be identified. They are the mentor, the protégé, , the knowledge to be imparted, the mentor-protégé, relationship, and the Holy Spirit. Next, the nature of knowledge imparted can be conceptualised as explicit-tacit-implicit, declarative-procedural-causal, as well as human-social-structured. The types of knowledge imparted cover instruction, encouragement, and inspiration. Third, four main impediments to knowledge impartation are the negative attributes of the mentor, the negative attributes of the protégé, , the characteristics of the knowledge, and the arduous mentor-protégé, relationship. Finally, knowledge management strategies to overcome the impediments to knowledge impartation in a mentoring relationship include mentor motivation, selection and training, a clear developmental path, and constant prayer for the protégé, and an organically-nurtured mentor-protégé relationship to promote trust between them.
Deconstructing 'transformational' in Christian Transformational Leadership Conspectus : The Journal of the South African Theological Seminary, Volume 11, Issue 03, Mar 2011, p. 167 - 186
(South African Theological Seminary Press Johannesburg, South Africa) Scarborough, Thomas Oliver
Christian Transformational Leadership is a major Christian leadership theory. This article, on the basis of a definition of Christian transformational leadership, applies a semantic (or deconstructionist) critique to three core features of the theory, namely influence, persuasiveness, and the ability to strategize. It does so by seeking to identify conflict or difference which attaches to these terms in twenty-two Christian transformational leadership texts. It reveals that the theory may make extraordinary demands on the leader, and exact a heavy emotional toll.
Defining Christian Transformational Leadership (Conspectus Volume 10 September 2010)
(South African Theological Seminary Press Johannesburg, South Africa) Scarborough, Thomas Oliver
Abstract Christian Transformational Leadership is a major leadership theory where by the Christian leader, most simply, seeks to influence (or transform) followers on the basis of his or her vision and character. However, definitions of the theory remain sketchy, and in their present form do not offer an adequate basis for research. This article details how a suitable body of Christian Transformational Leadership literature was selected and a definition extracted from the literature. It further suggests ways in which a definition of Christian Transformational Leadership may serve to advance research in the field.
Defining Christian Transformational Leadership Conspectus : The Journal of the South African Theological Seminary, Volume 10, Issue 1, Jan 2010, p. 58 - 87
(Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa) Scarborough, Thomas Oliver
Christian Transformational Leadership is a major leadership theory whereby the Christian leader, most simply, seeks to influence (or transform) followers on the basis of his or her vision and character. However, definitions of the theory remain sketchy, and in their present form do not offer an adequate basis for research. This article details how a suitable body of Christian Transformational Leadership literature was selected and a definition extracted from the literature. It further suggests ways in which a definition of Christian Transformational Leadership may serve to advance research in the field.