What’s your question about communications?

Creatives shouldn't miss deadlines.

It's weird to me that this feels like a hot take, but it does. I've met many creatives that are either fine with it or blame everyone else and I've met many non-creatives who assume it's just part of the deal. You want creativity,  you get uncertainty.

But that just isn't true. If missing deadlines is the only reliable part of working with creatives in your organization, it's time to solve the real problem.

Go deeper with the Four Creative Cores: https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/four-creative-cores

Some unforeseen circumstances:

• Crisis situations
• Natural disasters
• Health problems
• Tragedies

You can build a plan for unforeseen circumstances: https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/disaster-relief-plan

Systems 

• You missed a deadline
• I forgot about the project
• You need better systems

Skills

• You missed a deadline
• I just can’t figure out how to accomplish this solution
• You need better systems

Heart

• You missed a deadline
• I have a reason as to why it’s your fault
• You need to change your attitude

Imagination

• You missed a deadline
• I can’t think of any ideas
• Find sources of inspiration or bring more people into the project
• Dribble
• Behance
• Pinterest

If your creative ministry isn’t delivering on time results consistency, try adopting the Four Creative Cores to help you diagnose the problem

Take the free assessment at HealthyChurchCreatives.com to get a head start on what the problem is. 

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Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:

Join the Christian Creative group on Skool

Learn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!

Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.