Mike Cardus

MAY 24, 2012

Organizations don’t hire teams, don’t fire teams, and can only provide feedback based upon the work of the individual and how they contributed to the team goal. The idea that “ We all share accountability to complete this goal” is BULLSHIT. We cannot hold a team accountable. What do you think? Can shared-accountability work on a team?

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Project Goal Team Management 110

The Practical Leader

APRIL 17, 2024

I later discovered they had a list of 37 urgent goals and objectives. They hired consultants and launched a series of restructuring and improvement projects in warehouse and shipping logistics, branding, renovating stores, revamping product lines, customer service training, IT systems, and the like.

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Teamwork Restructuring Project Micromanagement 97

Leading Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

Indian mathematicians invented a system for measuring objects. If you’re exploring a new market to enter, data can provide you with potential projections about sales and give you an idea of the type of customers within this market. Leaders know that they need to delegate, but the actual process isn’t always clear.

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Follow-up Innovation Delegation Uncertainty 312

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 22, 2013

I am headed to Philadelphia PA to coach five managers separately for six months, and thought that sharing the situation summary, objectives and first meeting agenda / plan would prove useful to you. Objectives. Delegation of short-term tasks, to free up time for the areas they have control over. Goal Setting and Time Span.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Maximizing leadership focus is crucial for setting clear goals , establishing priorities , and aligning efforts with desired outcomes. This section explores strategies that enable leaders to unlock their full potential through goal setting , establishing priorities, and achieving goal alignment.

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Strategy Succession Self-aware Leadership 78

Strategy Driven

MAY 22, 2023

Define Clear Goals and Objectives To develop an effective employee engagement program, start by defining clear goals and objectives. Your goals should align with the overall business objectives of the organization. What do you aim to achieve through this program?

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Development Strategy How To Objective 108

CO2

JUNE 9, 2015

9 Steps to Delegating Tasks and Authority More Effectively Leaders usually love the idea of delegating, but when it comes time to passing out tasks, they sometimes get cold feet. When leaders delegate halfway—by re-taking responsibility midway through or by micromanaging throughout—no one is served. Agree on resources.

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Delegation Micromanagement Project Long-term 78

CO2

JUNE 9, 2015

9 Steps to Delegating Tasks and Authority More Effectively Leaders usually love the idea of delegating, but when it comes time to passing out tasks, they sometimes get cold feet. When leaders delegate halfway—by re-taking responsibility midway through or by micromanaging throughout—no one is served. Agree on resources.

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Delegation Micromanagement Project Long-term 78

Leading Blog

MAY 27, 2019

The goal of productivity and the foundation of the Free to Focus system is to free you to pursue what’s most important to you. Reflect on your objectives and why they matter. Freedom is the goal. Delegate : Should I be doing this job at all? Tasks in your Drudgery and Disinterest Zones should be delegated.

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Delegation Technology Download Advertising 244

Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Consulting and Coaching Teams and Managerial-Leaders plus writing this blog I harp on Goals. As people and people who create organizational-systems of work Managerial-Accountability-Hierarchies purpose and the Goal means very much to us. Be specific about what the outcome will be (the Goal)…. This could have been avoided.

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Objective Goal Delegation Learning-by-Doing 94

Mike Cardus

AUGUST 28, 2012

Pre-Animate focuses the team on what is needed for accomplishing the goals and objectives. At the beginning of the project, the hopes and concerns are high. On project teams much of the learning takes place when the project is complete. A project that has a defined goals and expected outcomes.

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Project Team Building Planning Team 130

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 11, 2014

I have seen, and probably been accused of, dumping responsibilities on people inappropriately and calling it delegation. Over the years I have frequently asked staff people to whom I delegate frequently how I am doing in this area It is always sobering — and always helpful. You can’t dump and run and call it delegation.

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Delegation Bottom-up Uncertainty Morale 68

CO2

JUNE 9, 2015

9 Steps to Delegating Tasks and Authority More Effectively. Leaders usually love the idea of delegating, but when it comes time to passing out tasks, they sometimes get cold feet. When leaders delegate halfway—by re-taking responsibility midway through or by micromanaging throughout—no one is served. Agree on resources.

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Delegation Micromanagement Project Long-term 60

CO2

JUNE 9, 2015

9 Steps to Delegating Tasks and Authority More Effectively. Leaders usually love the idea of delegating, but when it comes time to passing out tasks, they sometimes get cold feet. When leaders delegate halfway—by re-taking responsibility midway through or by micromanaging throughout—no one is served. by Gary Cohen.

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Delegation Micromanagement Project Long-term 60

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

I have seen, and probably been accused of, dumping responsibilities on people inappropriately and calling it delegation. Also from experience, this form of delegation actually appears to do more harm than good for an organization. It leaves projects undone or completed mediocre at best. Did we achieve the objectives?

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Delegation Bottom-up Objective Uncertainty 38

The Practical Leader

APRIL 10, 2024

.” What an ineffective boss calls “teamwork” is often about exhorting everyone to pull together to meet the manager’s goals and follow their direction. That just ensures more upward delegation and an ever-weakening team. Less effective teams often lose sight of their objectives and then speed up their efforts.

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Team Teamwork Goleman How To 124

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 30, 2018

I encounter many leaders who claim to want delegation to be a part of their leadership. They know the value, but they are often frustrated with the results they receive on delegated projects. As a result, they tend to control the project, which isn’t really delegation, or they simply do everything themselves.

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Delegation Benchmarking Project Follow-up 31

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Design by 12GrainStudio Planning, Delegation, Accountability + FUN! Thursday, October 28th, 2010 Posted by: mike Delegation of Tasks and Planning Steps Required Hoopdom: Requires teams to effectively plan a project, delegate tasks, plan for evaluation & follow-up. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress.

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Delegation Planning Team Building Follow-up 107

Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Activities that emphasize skills like communication, delegation, and organization around a common goal can help your team realize their potential. Whether it’s project-based or defining someone’s role within the larger context of the company, it’s essential to be clear what success looks like. Setting up S.M.A.R.T.

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Team Building Team Goal Delegation 232

HR Digest

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Link Performance to Goals It might be easier to convey a perspective with fixed start and end points in mind. While listing the things to say in a performance review, try to link it to a fixed goal so employees can visualize how they are currently measuring up to it without feeling cornered by your phrasing.

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Performance Review Review Project Positioning 98

Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

What does it take for a leader to guide unique talents towards a strong, unified goal? Great team leaders can also enforce accountability by delegating responsibilities and decision-making authority. Shared Vision and Goals High-performing teams have a clear and shared understanding of their team goals.

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Team Power Diversity Construction 92

Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Design by 12GrainStudio Clarifying Goals & Tasks Happens AFTER Trust is Established Thursday, November 11th, 2010 Posted by: mike Step 3 in building high performance teams is Clarifying goals. Trust happens before goals are clarified, not established. … Trust happens before goals are clarified, not established.

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Goal Team Building Delegation Training 98

Strategy Driven

MAY 14, 2021

Design a precise project plan. You must have a clear and precise project plan before starting the task. Each team member must be confident about their role in the project. Finally, coordinate between the various tasks so that the project is completed well within the scheduled time. Budget of the project.

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Efficiency Team Project Planning 65

HR Digest

JANUARY 20, 2022

Teamwork refers to working together toward a common goal. This skill shows up when you work with another person towards a shared objective, whether it’s a project team or a family. You might be a natural leader, but you probably won’t lead anyone beyond small groups and projects if you lack teamwork skills.

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Skills Emotional Intelligence Teamwork Reference 118

Career Advancement

APRIL 17, 2017

The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. Asking this question will help team members develop a common vision for a project. It will also help to define a realistic goal, as team members’ distinct areas of expertise will give them important input about what you can accomplish together.

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Team Building Team Morale Teamwork 227

Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2015

But also take a step back to be able to stay objective. You’re sure to put the best talent on your projects and give the leftovers to support other objectives. Executives set impossible goals, so managers drive their teams to burnout trying to deliver. Yes, advocate for your team. You hoard talent. And more.

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360-Degree Feedback Hypercompetition Objective Workshop 180

Lead Change Blog

JULY 7, 2016

The key is to create “intelligent autonomy” that gives employees the independence and influence they crave, but does so in a manner that thoughtfully avoids the contradictions and pitfalls of a poorly executed delegation of power. 2) Have an Agreement for Autonomy in Place. 3) Facilitate Recipient Readiness.

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Delegation Construction Fashion Report 173

Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

A performance plan highlights the objectives and results that must be achieved as a part of an employee’s inherent job responsibilities. Career Goal. A career goal is the next destination you’d like to attain in your career. Having a career goal informs the rest of the IDP elements. Objectives. Activities.

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Planning Development How To Short-term 234

CEO Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I welcome feedback with other questions: Problem Solving and Ability to Deal with Adversity - What are your personal goals, and have you achieved them? Career Goals and Objectives - What are you career interests? What are your standards of success/goals for a job? Tell me about a time you delegated a project effectively.

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Delegation Creativity Goal Project 221

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Leadership skills help provide a vision for business projects/products/services and are necessary to help motivate employees to be their best. Identify what the priorities are for the leader; you must also include short- and long-term goals, balancing the daily demands with the longer-term vision and mission.

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Leadership Active Listening Long-term Short-term 66

Mike Cardus

AUGUST 1, 2012

For example, consider a new manager who has to set-goals, develop plans and delegate tasks BUT was never taught a method for how to do this. The manager freaks out ( learning by drowning) YELLS at someone, and poorly delegates the work. The project gets completed, but is late, over budget and the below quality.

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Delegation Innovation Retail Objective 130

Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 16, 2018

The Manager’s Answer Book is an easy-to-use guide written in a question-and-answer format that focuses on many aspects of managing, broken down into the following categories: - Getting started —moving from peer to manager, setting goals, managing projects, resources and much more. That’s leadership!

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Leadership Handbook Delegation Books 137

Mike Cardus

MAY 31, 2012

A team is only a team is there is a purpose, goal, objective etc… reason for being together. We all share accountability to complete this goal” is wrong. We can only hold the individual on the team accountable for accomplishing their delegated piece of the overall project. What can be done?

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Team Handbook Delegation Team Building 151

Strategy Driven

JULY 18, 2019

You can use a free time clock software to set deadlines and objectives to manage project time more effectively. Time management tools can assist you to keep track of your team’s work and any project advancement. This time, you now have objective evidence. Communicate with the team effectively.

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Team Management Tips Teamwork 50

Mike Cardus

APRIL 20, 2011

Below is a series of Team Building & Leadership Programs facilitated to over 20 project teams within a large bank. Situation Summery; Currently the organization generates much of it revenue and productivity on team based projects. Each team consists of people from various departments with one assigned Project Manager.

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Workshop Team Building Team Development 121

Jason Womack

MARCH 31, 2015

Did you create a list of “Goals and Objectives” for 2015? Remember when you created your “Goals and Objectives” for 2015? on the professional and personal goals I’ve set, it works. Can you reflect back on how you felt at the end of last year? Today is the 90th day of 2015. I have a question I hope you’ll ask.

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Seminar Objective Efficiency Delegation 100

Ron Edmondson

JULY 13, 2020

Surround yourself with capable people of integrity – empower, delegate – and get out of their way and let them lead. Great leaders see it as their main ambition to help others achieve worthy goals they might not achieve on their own. Then put them over groups of 10, 50, 100, and 1,000. Don’t try to do it all.

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Osborne Open-book Delegation Edmondson 64