Build Trust & Reduce Conflict

At the National Institute of Christian Leadership (NICL), Dr. Rutland will teach you the principles needed to build trust and reduce conflict such as:


How to understand different types of leaders and how they fit within your organization

How to properly utilize leadership (involves change) and management (seeks order) to help your organization fulfill it’s vision

How to conduct an honest systems analyst of your team, communicate your present reality, and cast a vision for the future

How to understand the three leadership styles and how they affect your team

How to maintain balance between the ten leadership functions for success

How to align your organization correctly using mission and vision (Dr. Rutland’s Vertical Mission / Function Axis)

Quality is meeting expectations. Learn to be excellent in setting clear expectations with your team

How to navigate change in leadership using short-term wins

How to change the internal culture of your organization

How to manage the stress of leadership (positive and negative) and how to react to it

How to identify the ten stages of disloyalty before it’s too late

How to make decisions as a team and understand why bad decisions get made


Note: The majority of these teachings are taught in Session 1 titled, Change Dynamics and Session 3 titled, Transformational Management.

“The NICL was pivotal in our leadership and the turn around of our church.”

– Jamie A. Lead Pastor


“I have learned more in these four sessions than I had in 25 years of ministry. Every class is worth the investment!”

– Ken A. Senior Pastor

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