Your Open Door Is Not a 1:1. Stop Treating it Like One.

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast · Oct 14, 2026 · 7m · transcript

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the limitations of an 'open door policy' in church staff settings. While intended to promote accessibility, the approach often leads to impromptu, superficial interactions rather than meaningful one-on-one meetings. Todd emphasizes the importance of scheduling dedicated time for individual staff interactions to foster genuine coaching and development. • Open door policies can lead to superficial interactions. • True one-on-one meetings require scheduled, dedicated time with a start and end period. • Unscheduled…