Mike Cardus

AUGUST 28, 2012

At the beginning of the project, the hopes and concerns are high. 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. Flip-Chart Paper.

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Project Team Building Planning Team 130

Mike Cardus

APRIL 20, 2011

Below is a series of Team Building & Leadership Programs facilitated to over 20 project teams within a large bank. Each can be customized and adjusted for your culture, team and organization. If you are interested contact us and start making your team better! Develop skill sets in 1.

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Workshop Team Building Team Development 121

Mike Cardus

MAY 2, 2013

When leading team building and leadership development programs I use a variety of teambuilding activities, simulations, lecture based, small group discussion, and sometimes I just make stuff up. Any team building facilitator knows the value and need to process or de-brief with the group. What do you think?

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Team Building Team Workshop Health Care 127

Mike Cardus

MARCH 5, 2012

An interactive examination of what leadership is and how you can leverage your skills and competencies to improve your organization, team and self. O verview: Great leadership is one of the most valued of all human activities. But great leadership is also seen as one of the most mysterious things to achieve. Learn More.

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Workshop Leadership Constraint Quality 108

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 349

Mike Cardus

MARCH 6, 2013

The supervisor is accountable for leadership and output of the shift / section they supervise. They can only recommend de-selection of team members; they can assign tasks within specified limits set by the manager; and have input not final say on personal effectiveness of staff. The Foundation of Team Leadership.

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Workshop Leadership Development Development Leadership 135

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 16, 2020

During the covid19 pandemic, I facilitated many zoom and virtual workshops and meetings. I was pleased when a local manufacturing Human Resources manager called me and asked for some Supervisor Leadership Development face to face. The content areas in the Supervisory Leadership Workshop: The Foundation of Team Leadership.

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Team Company Workshop Human Resources 167

Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Contact us today to make your team better. _. Communicate This and Stick it Here - Corporate team Building Activity. Secondary objective is for the group to explore a complex process that requires mapping, planning, strategy, and situational leadership of each team member. What are the benefits & Uses?

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Team Building Team Guidelines Objective 147

Mike Cardus

JULY 27, 2011

I had the pleasure of leading a Team Building & Leadership Program with the Western New York Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The CERT team provides emergency preparedness training to citizens and encourage their participation in opportunities that enhance regional emergency readiness.

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Team Building Team Leadership Constraint 94

Career Advancement

MARCH 8, 2021

Through active leadership , you can support your direct reports through these transitions. Promote self-confidence and leadership ability. For instance, she could deliver a report-back on your team’s recent project or give a mini workshop on a topic you want everyone to learn about. Foster collaboration.

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Skills Mentor Conference Learning-by-Doing 358

Mike Cardus

AUGUST 2, 2021

How to Have an Effective Project Team Meeting. Following good meeting management procedures can have a highly positive effect on your project: People will be more willing to attend meetings that run smoothly. The team will feel a sense of accomplishment that increases commitment and willingness to do project work.

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Team Project Guidelines Workshop 174

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. For managers, leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. What qualities separate the effective leaders from the draining leaders?

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Middle Management Training Management Leadership 52

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Slides from a workshop and consultation program on creating an organizational culture that focuses of quality improvement and quality teams. In the workshop and consultation we cover, in depth: Team Roles & Responsibilities. In the workshop and consultation we cover, in depth: Team Roles & Responsibilities.

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Long-term Six Sigma Quality Organization 119

Mike Cardus

MAY 30, 2012

Share the ‘purpose’ of the team project. Illustrate team-members psychic powers. A specific goal/outcome that the team must achieve ( what is the team working on for example the team project, goal, objective. Without this it is not a team, it is just a bunch of people in a room wasting time.).

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Team Building Team Guidelines Bond 116

Mike Cardus

JUNE 15, 2011

To discover ways to increase retention of talent, decrease completion time of projects and tasks, and improve satisfaction with work and life, thereby making your organization, team, and you better and more profitable. You will walk away from this workshop with: The 7 steps to develop high performance teams.

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Workshop Team Reference Politics 102

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 18, 2011

ABOUT Contact Us Create-Learning.com Get Connected Facebook LinkedIn RSS Feed Log in Join and Receive 9 Team-Building & Leadership Activities:That work and allow people to learn from the experience. Below is the success story ; Was the team-building program enjoyable and do you now feel good about what was done?

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Team Building Succession Team Learning-by-Doing 89

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Having a process that works to clarify the Planning Path and develop a team process for planning will ensure that results are achieved and everyone on the team does their best work. The Exponent Leadership Process does that. It unifies the organization and your planning process to make your team and leaders better.

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Team Building Planning Team Document 131

Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

When your Organization does not effectively plan typical results are; Project(s) Comes in Over Budget – Because of inadequate planning and now everyone is scrambling, and creating emergencies in other departments and with vendors. If the project gets completed The Quality and Results SUCK! – Elliott Jaques.

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Strategic Planning Workshop Planning Chief Operating Officer 108

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Having a process that works to clarify the Planning Path and develop a team process for planning will ensure that results are achieved and everyone on the team does their best work. The Exponent Leadership Process does that. It unifies the organization and your planning process to make your team and leaders better.

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Team Building Planning Team Document 118

Career Advancement

MAY 25, 2021

Through active leadership , you can support your direct reports through these transitions. Promote self-confidence and leadership ability. For instance, she could deliver a report-back on your team’s recent project or give a mini workshop on a topic you want everyone to learn about. Foster collaboration.

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Skills Mentor Conference Learning-by-Doing 156

Mike Cardus

MARCH 13, 2013

Any question or problem that you and your team are facing (that you wish to have the team and groups input on) can be used in the Mind Spin. Need experiential and hands-on ways to create lasting memories and content in your programs / workshops / and lessons. michael cardus is create-learning. Mike is your answer.

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Brainstorming Team Building Team Participative 119

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 26, 2011

ABOUT Contact Us Create-Learning.com Get Connected Facebook LinkedIn RSS Feed Log in Join and Receive 9 Team-Building & Leadership Activities:That work and allow people to learn from the experience. To discuss how this could be facilitated with your team and the value added contact Mike Now. All rights reserved.

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Six Sigma Team Team Building Workshop 98

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 7, 2010

ABOUT Contact Us Create-Learning.com Get Connected Facebook LinkedIn RSS Feed Log in Join and Receive 9 Team-Building & Leadership Activities:That work and allow people to learn from the experience. The slide show information for the workshop I am facilitating with for the 2010 ASQ Buffalo Lean Six Sigma Conference.

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Six Sigma Development Team Workshop 108

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Pitfalls to Avoid in Creating and Leading Teams. Originally this was written for a workshop called ‘Long Term Implementation of Lean Six Sigma within Organizations’ … and with some changes the content is applicable and valuable to anyone who manages, works on, and puts work teams together. You are not a psychologist.

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Six Sigma Team Resistance Teamwork 139

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Leadership Training Programs Managers are leaders, albeit on a smaller scale than their employers. In order to understand how to help managers succeed, HR teams need to start perceiving them as guiding forces in the organization rather than just simple employees. times more likely to have high-quality leaders.

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360-Degree Feedback Management How To Training 52

Lead by Adventure

DECEMBER 17, 2015

One of my mentors and one of the world’s leading team building trainers and the founder of Playmeo , Mark Collard, will be in the Dallas area next month and you could have an opportunity to train with him too. I met Mark Collard last year at a workshop in Oklahoma City. Stronger leadership. Bring your team.

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Training Workshop Team Building Education 100

Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Facilitating Team Building and Managerial Leadership workshops , people ask, “ Mike this is great stuff and where do we start?”. In order for you as an employee, team member to be accountable for doing your best you must know what to put your best towards. Goals and do you know what you are supposed to do ?

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Goal Workshop Team Building Short-term 126

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 11, 2011

In preparation for “ High Performance TeamBuilding: Quality Tools for Quality Teams ” which can be facilitated to your team and leadership; I travel and have led this workshop to teams in many locations. Team Building happens on purpose and YOU need a system that all people know and can trust.

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Article Resources Team Building Workshop 107

Mike Cardus

MARCH 29, 2013

In all my team building workshops we work to identify where the team is, what is working, and 2 or 3 solution ideas to move the team forward. That lead to next steps and building the team. Thinking through the 7 Steps to High Performance Teams. Solutions Equal Solutions.

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Team Brainstorming Workshop Team Building 141

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Mike will be leading a 6 hour Education Workshop at the ASQ Buffalo Quality Conference. Below is the Workshop Description and Objectives…If you would like to attend “High Performance Team Development: Quality Tools for Quality Teams” register here… OR Contact Mike with your questions / concerns and I will get back to you. _.

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Quality Tools Team Development 124

HR Digest

AUGUST 13, 2023

Utilizing collaborative tools, such as project management platforms or team communication apps, to facilitate ongoing communication and keep team members connected. Encouraging team members to share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions during check-ins to foster a sense of ownership and engagement.

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Environment Positioning Strategy Diversity 52

Mike Cardus

MARCH 12, 2013

Allowing everyone to see where the team currently is, what to do next, and what to do if the team becomes stuck. While facilitating a 3 day ‘ Quality Tools for Quality Teams ’ workshop the participants came up with action steps for managers to follow whether the team is Settled or Unsettled in the 7 Steps to High Performance Teams.

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Team Team Building Project Learning-by-Doing 117

Great Results Team Building

MAY 3, 2014

And we all have a pipeline – a project – that we are working on. Has your team been distracted by uncomfortable conditions? Maybe your group could benefit from a two hour team training workshop or a fun day of leadership development of corporate or teacher team building. What is YOUR pipeline?

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Parcell Construction Workshop Incentives 162

Great Results Team Building

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Sometimes we accept a leadership position and are asked to work with the people that are already there. As new leaders, we are asked to take over an intact “team” and grow those existing seeds into positive contributors and even future leaders. But most leaders do not live in an ideal world. I’d love to hear your thoughts….

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How To Quality Bond Workshop 197

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Have you ever worked on a team and it was awesome! Then you are placed in another project team and it was horrible! Creating results from teams happens on purpose, with a system and path to achieve the results. Contact Mike to make your team and leaders better; Improving team processes and individual effectiveness.

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Team Workshop Team Building Project 125

Mike Cardus

MARCH 12, 2013

Allowing everyone to see where the team currently is, what to do next, and what to do if the team becomes stuck. While facilitating a 3 day ‘ Quality Tools for Quality Teams ’ workshop the participants came up with action steps for managers to follow whether the team is Settled or Unsettled in the 7 Steps to High Performance Teams.

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Team Team Building Project Learning-by-Doing 108

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 13, 2012

Before meeting with the Executive who will be accountable for the results of the Team Building & Leadership Consulting, Coaching, Workshop I am leading. If I was to ask the employees, What is one thing that the Leadership can do more of, to increase your effectiveness in completing your work? image by Neal.

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Team Team Building Workshop Process 108