Mike Cardus

MAY 20, 2013

Quality Leadership Development from Michael Cardus. I’ve delivered variations of this workshop and talk at conferences and to teams in many places. Highlighting that systems-drive-behavior , there is no special ‘leadership personality’ … Within any team when someone is great at their role people see them as a leader.

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Chart Your Course

APRIL 20, 2016

Each individual member has their personal goals and quirks, which can sometimes get in the way of group productivity. Investing in high-impact team building is a win-win situation for everyone involved. Having open avenues for communication is essential before, during, and after your team building activities.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 11, 2018

At the managerial position, leadership qualities are extremely essential because managers are in charge of building and leading a good team. Managing a team and making them work towards a common goal, comes with a lot of challenges and these challenges require good leadership skills to overcome.

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Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Coaching individuals and teams working together to find the goal and what the solution will look like once that goal is achieved requires effort from the person and me. The effort is finding exceptions to the problem and determining how the team and person cooperate best. Quality Tools to Discover Solutions: Nine Windows.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 25, 2015

A strong facilitator will discuss goals with the meeting planner and have a thorough understanding of the meeting’s purpose prior to his or her arrival. But as much as each of those items can impact your event, they are not the MOST important or the greatest qualities of an effective event facilitator.

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Mike Cardus

JUNE 21, 2013

The team knows who the Project Manager / Team Leader is. The team knows what the Project Manager / Team Leaders is accountable for. 2: Does the team and each person know what to do? Team goals are known and understood. Which do you do well? Which can use improvement?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

In recent months I have observed a decent amount of politically correct discourse on the topic of team building and equality. The gist of the argument seems to be that for teams to be productive, employees have to feel “empowered&# by having an equal voice. I can sum-up my feeling on this in one word… ridiculous.

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Consensus Team Building Blog Team 333

Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The majority of problems within teams and organizations comes from unclear goals. Once the Goals are agreed upon and known my preference is within a QQT/R format then developing the Roles and Procedures can happen. What’s The Goal? Complete quality work on time, within standards. Works best with teams of 6 or less.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Here is the schedule it may change; 12/20/12 – Team Building & Leadership Photos. 12/27/12 – Team Building & Leadership activities (simulations). 12/28/12 – Team Building & Leadership Blog Articles. Favorite Team Building & Leadership Activities + Simulations 2012.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Here is the schedule it may change; 12/26/13 – Team Building & Leadership Articles. 12/30/13 – Team Building & Leadership Photos. 12/31/13 – Team Building & Leadership Activities / Simulations. 7 Principles of Leadership Development: Managers as Mentors. What makes high performance teams?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Rooted in psychology, business, and organizational behavior, this unique approach enables individuals and teams to uncover their innate capabilities, challenges their perspectives, and fosters a culture of sustainable organizational growth. Executives are better equipped to handle conflicts, manage diversity, and inspire innovation.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 31, 2013

Contextual Goals Matter. If the goals are too small people feel micromanaged. If the goals are too large people are lost and unsure what to do, macromanaged. Properly delegated Contextual Goals are Goldilocks Goals …They cannot be too big or too small. Anthony, Frank and contextual goals.

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Case Study Goal Leadership Micromanagement 130

HR Digest

APRIL 1, 2023

These teams are characterized by their ability to work together effectively, produce high-quality work, and achieve their goals efficiently. So, whether you are a team leader, a manager, or an individual looking to contribute to a team, you’ll need to read on to discover some useful tips on how to create an efficient team.

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Mike Cardus

JANUARY 17, 2013

Back by popular demand, we are very excited to offer the High Performance Team Building Certificate Program again! "I always thought I was a fabulous team player but wondered why my team struggled so much. University at Buffalo School of Social Work: High Performance Team Building Certificate Program. -

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

” This ROI comes from many places, including increasing employee productivity, positive outcomes on employee management, talent management, and retention in an organization because executives who work with coaches are better equipped to lead their teams more effectively. Advantage 2: Expand on Your Leadership Qualities.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Wondering how to help managers succeed? A Udemy Research report found that 51 percent of millennials and GenZ are likely to quit a job because of a bad manager and 43 percent of their older coworkers would do the same. A manager controls the pulse of an organization and acts as a substitute for the top leaders of an organization.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 30, 2024

Leaders must strategically select digital tools and platforms that align with their team’s needs and culture. These range from video conferencing to project management tools, and the right technology is vital for seamless collaboration. Leaders must take deliberate steps to foster team engagement and well-being.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 13, 2022

So how can leaders and managers move people across that spectrum of willingness and increase the level of team buy-in that they need for a successful workplace culture change? Complacency is dangerous because it leads to a lack of attention to safety regulations and lack of attention to detail and decreased quality of work.

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Contact us today to make your team better. _. Communicate This and Stick it Here - Corporate team Building Activity. Establish a set of goals & objectives. Establish an agenda for managing time to complete the task/meeting. Proper & timely use of quality tools. What are the benefits & Uses?

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Team Building Team Guidelines Objective 147

Lead from Within

JUNE 2, 2023

Leadership is not just about setting goals and delegating tasks; it’s also about building relationships and connecting with your team on an emotional level. Foster a sense of community: Create a sense of community within your team by organizing team-building activities and encouraging open communication.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 3, 2023

” Connect with Diana on Twitter at @DianaPMAuthor ON INSPIRATION: Lisa Kohn – Choose happiness In the post, Choose happiness, Lisa Kohn of Thoughtful Leaders Blog shares that the joy is in the journey, but if we’re only focused on our destination or our goal, we risk missing so much. Do you have to fulfill every goal you set?

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Bromides of – team excellence, Good-to-Great, Management By Objectives, etc… That we have all heard and wondered, what the fuck does that mean? When it comes to Team Building there are skeptics out there, and I tend to agree with most of them. Get us no-where. Once you determine each persons capabilities.

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Team Building Team System Management by Objectives 156

Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

A great leader who can identify concerns and build enthusiasm – even on high-risk projects – brings a new level of trust and freedom that drives everyone to impressive heights. What qualities separate the effective leaders from the draining leaders? For managers, leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all.

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Middle Management Training Management Leadership 52

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Outcomes & Objectives: The primary objective is to create a shared understanding of the necessary planning steps in completing the goal. For team projects everyone’s input and work is needed and it must be planned to connect the information and work in the time-frame when it is needed. For a pdf of this activity click here.

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Team Building Planning Team Document 131

Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 28, 2011

Here is the schedule it may change; 12/27/11 – Photos of Teams. 12/29/11 – Team Building & Leadership activity (simulation). Team Building & Leadership Model of Transferring Lessons into Organizational Reality. DiSC Team Building & Leadership. 10 Team Dynamics That All Great Teams Share.

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Workshop Team Building Six Sigma Innovation 94

Great Results Team Building

AUGUST 10, 2022

That willingness is seldom inspired by command-and-control management. Who will own responsibility for the initiative and provide examples to stakeholders of what the goal ultimately looks like for the team?). . And while Staying Coachable is about wanting to be BETTER, you must also be WILLING to change.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 3, 2020

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared Time Management Strategies & Prioritizing. Communication. What was he to do?

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 19, 2012

The difference between goals and solutions are clear. Goals are what you want in relation to the problem, while solutions are what you want independent of the problem. This creates wonder between goals and solutions , they are different. Goals are what you want in relation to the problem. What do you think?

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Goal Budgeting Mentor Learning-by-Doing 127

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Outcomes & Objectives: The primary objective is to create a shared understanding of the necessary planning steps in completing the goal. For team projects everyone’s input and work is needed and it must be planned to connect the information and work in the time-frame when it is needed. For a pdf of this activity click here.

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Team Building Planning Team Document 118

Mike Cardus

AUGUST 28, 2012

Pre-Animate focuses the team on what is needed for accomplishing the goals and objectives. Creating a space for team members to discuss what success will look like, how to get there and creating a deliberate plan to capture what went right, the team purposefully shares knowledge and skills when it can be best used – AT THE START.

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Project Team Building Planning Team 130

Mike Cardus

MARCH 31, 2019

Follow up is what good managers do, you follow up for 2 reasons : People are doing what they are supposed to be doing. Follow-up is meant to get to the person before the problem gets too far out of control, and you find out last minute that the work in going to be late, below quality, or over budget. Edwards Deming.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 4, 2013

In general, a project is defined as an activity or endeavor that has a definite start and end date, and is done to achieve certain goals or objectives. A project is also run by a project manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day execution of tasks, and is often appointed by the project owner or sponsor. Identify Project Tasks.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 26, 2017

Are you going to force your employees to do what you tell them to do and achieve the goals you expect them to achieve? In a way, the office is a second home to your team. When the employees don’t trust the leader is doing everything to move the whole team forward, they lack enthusiasm. Make them feel as part of a real team.

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Mike Cardus

MARCH 15, 2012

How as a manager do you determine the “just right” amount of context that is needed for on-time, on-budget, on-quality completion of goals and tasks? Contact Mike to develop team processes and managerial-leadership systems that will increase productivity and completion of great work. What do you think? How do you know?

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Team Building Team Leadership Teamwork 119

Mike Cardus

APRIL 1, 2012

If you can’t make it, and interested in learning more and offering this workshop to your team and leadership CONTACT MIKE. An interactive examination of what Quality-Leadership is and how you can leverage existing knowledge , competencies , Quality Practices , tools and initiatives to improve your organization, team and self.

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Lead by Adventure

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Well, today is the first official day of the launch of my eBook, 4 Steps to Choosing the Best Team Building Activities. The goal of the book is not to make a ton of money, but to get it out, to push past the fear and uncertainty, and to produce and release something that will help others, and that I can be proud of.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Team Building. Sean Glaze of Great Results Team Building shared 3 areas of competitive advantage for you and your team.

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