New Members: Good or Bad

In regards to bringing in new members to a team it can be a benefit. In my experience if a team is closed off to new members coming in it can result in the team becoming complacent and content with where they are. New members to the team will bring in new ideas and energy that may be necessary to keep the team growing and developing.

I think a good example is churches. There are many churches who have older leaders and they are committed to their traditions and rules that they have always followed. The problem is that these same leaders do not welcome new young leaders to join the team. In time the church ends up dying off because it has become content in it's own safety and security.