1. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org Business Transformation Groups A spiritual business council …

2. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org Course overview Session 1 – The BTG - Why and what? – Purpose Session 2 – Leading a BTG – Group agenda Session 3 – Tools, materials – Best practices, cases studies,

3. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org Session 1 Why and what?

4. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org And our vision is becoming reality! Seeing a God-given transformation in European leader´s life and their environment – Family, Company and Community.

5. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org Our mission is urgent! To help establishing local groups of business and professional people in Europe, who lead peers through a process of finding and following Christ in every area of their lives.

6. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org DEVELOPING INFLUENTIAL LEADERS – the growth pathway

7. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org Purpose of a group Goal = demonstrate loveGoal = make disciples Goal = relationship Comm- unity Christ One- another The task

8. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org What is a BTG? A monthly meeting of business owners and CEO’s – Who do not want to ‘go it alone’ A round table Forum for counsel and ideas – In a confidential circle of friends Focussed on growth for the company – Seeking the best for all concerned A “synergy group” – Entrepreneurs from different disciplines

9. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org In a BTG … + 8 business owners or CEO’s meet each other monthly in the business of each of the participants in turn for mutual counsel and advice on strategic decisions and “best practices” under leadership of a skilled Chair

10. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org A member of a BTG… Carries ultimate responsibility for a company – And needs support from his peers Wants to lead an excellent company – With extra “added value” Is looking for a special kind of wisdom – To help make decisions Is prepared to invest – In time, money and vulnerability

11. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org Meet the members What are their needs ? Struggling in business – perhaps in crises Lonely – trying to go it alone Looking for significance in their work Prayer – no prayer support in their work Encouragement – from those who understand Support – a safe haven Genuine fellowship with Peers

12. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org Balancing priorities Integrating meaning WorkMarriageChildrenChurch Business groups Hobbies Crisis

13. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org God gives people! “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word.” (John 17:6)

14. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org Oxford experiences James Shand

15. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org 12 x Benefits of joining a small group 1.Working "On" Your Business – " Best practice" leadership and general management tools to help improve your bottom line and more productively engage your team 2.Christian Board of Directors – Get Godly counsel to your specific needs/issues 3.Godly Counsel – Drawing on the wisdom, understanding and experience of the others in your group 4.Mutual Support – ‘Receiving and giving help and assistance to solve dilemma’s and problems facing you in your daily business operations. – Empathy and encouragement when facing tough situations 5.Core Presentation of Your Business – In-depth overall analysis of your business with questions for your peers 6.Accountability – Giving the courage to follow through on tough decisions and issues as they arise – action steps (To-Do Lists) you commit to take during the month based on the material presented

16. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org 12 x Benefits of joining a small group 7.Prayer – Experiencing the power and ministry of prayer both as a group and with individual members – focus on spiritual values/needs for you, your family, business, and other members of the group 8.Confidentiality – Gaining trust and confidence in one another that comes with honesty and transparency in a confidential environment 9.Business development – As you become a better business person, all those around you benefit from the work of God through you 10.Business Coaching – …monthly one-on-one meeting with your Area Chairman as a resource, dedicated to your business and spiritual needs 11.Kingdom development – Learning to use your assets for the Kingdom of God – Using your business as a platform for God’s work in your market. 12.Working "On" Your Business As a Ministry – Learn practical ways to run your business according to Biblical principles for the eternal benefit of your stakeholders

17. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org Course overview Session 1 – The BTG - Why and what? – Purpose Session 2 – Leading a BTG – Group agenda Session 3 – Tools, materials – Best practices, cases studies,

18. Business Transformation Groups www.europartners.org