N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

As organizations become increasingly digital, CMOs are expected to spearhead digital marketing, AI, social media, and analytics initiatives. As disruptors in the organization, they hold the onus to align the company’s brand mission with a creative yet commercially viable business strategy.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 19, 2014

.” – William Arthur Ward When it comes to effectively leading teams and organizations in today’s fast-paced, 24/7 global economy, it’s becoming more and more evident that the days of command-and-control leadership are well behind us. Consequently, we expend less energy to perform these very tasks.

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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. It evokes the warm and gratifying prospect of being part of a successful team or organization. Steps to develop high performance teams. Learn More.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Actionable Insights for Executives: Educate Yourself & Your Team: Before diving into AI integration, ensure you and your team understand the basics. Consider arranging workshops or seminars for top leadership to gain foundational knowledge. Analyze which areas of your operations could benefit the most from AI integration.

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Nathan Magnuson

MAY 4, 2015

Is complexity leaving your organization behind? That’s a question we considered at a workshop I attended recently. Author Mark Miller and a team of facilitators walked a large group through the content of his new book Chess Not Checkers. It’s symbolic for what happens as organizations grow. Bet on Leadership.

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Mike Cardus

APRIL 1, 2012

I am leading this workshop in La Crosse Wisconsin on April 19. If you can’t make it, and interested in learning more and offering this workshop to your team and leadership CONTACT MIKE. It evokes the warm and gratifying prospect of being part of a successful team or organization.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The other choice is to learn to speak our truth effectively, in a way that doesn’t contribute to fear and dysfunction on a team. When this happens, I interpret this as meaning that our team isn’t working very efficiently. In terms of concerns, you may be concerned that the team is throwing good money after bad.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of staff wellness in the UK workplace, discuss its benefits, and provide practical tips on how employers can promote wellness among their teams. The Importance of Staff Wellness The well-being of employees is a vital component of any successful organization.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of staff wellness in the UK workplace, discuss its benefits, and provide practical tips on how employers can promote wellness among their teams. The Importance of Staff Wellness The well-being of employees is a vital component of any successful organization.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Through the year, I also worked with my friend Yogesh Soni to illustrate chapter summaries of his new book titled “ Digital Belonging: Building Human Centered Organizations ”. It is a well-timed book at a time when organizations are still struggling with creating a sense of engagement and belonging in a hybrid work environment.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

You see, despite their immense talent, our teams were completely dysfunctional. Remarkably, after only two off-site workshops, our teams started to function better. The workshop content wasn’t complicated, but if you’re currently running a research lab, odds are, you’ve never seen it. Mental diversity strengthens teams.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Rise of Holacracy: The trend towards decentralized leadership—sometimes known as holacracy—challenges the traditional hierarchy of organizations. In this model, teams function more autonomously, guided by a shared purpose rather than a top-down directive. Hold beginner workshops on trends like AI, automation, and cybersecurity.

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Mike Cardus

MARCH 6, 2013

Within organizations the role of a Supervisor exists between the first line manager and the front line employees. 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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Mike Cardus

MAY 20, 2013

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. Steps to develop high performance quality teams.

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Art Petty

APRIL 20, 2023

Yet, this important, honest communication is in short supply in too many organizations. Related Stories Six Big Insights from the Global Challenging Conversations Workshops Why Managers Need an Operating System to Guide Them It Takes Leadership Courage to Kick Conventional Wisdom to the Curb

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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. Reflect the operating values and culture of the organization. – Elliott Jaques.

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Mike Cardus

APRIL 25, 2011

Recently I was sent an email from a past client, asking me for some advice, team building activities and programmatic ideas about developing programs for change within an organization. Below is the gist of my response; This person hired me to facilitate a 3 day workshop on Instituting a Successful Change.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 30, 2019

We’ve all seen and been a part of this: we come back from a workshop, conference, strategic planning session, or other great event excited to make great changes. Fast-forward just a few months later: the company has not been affected by those game-changing ideas, and any semblance of the workshop or conference’s impact is gone.

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Mike Cardus

JUNE 21, 2011

Working and Managing Across Generations: From Traditionalist to Generation Y and Beyond… An Interactive Workshop. Working and Managing Across Generations: From Traditionalist to Generation Y and Beyond…An Interactive Workshop. The workshop is led by one or two facilitators, experienced in interactive, group learning.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Instead, coaching business professionals through a highly skilled executive coaching company takes things to the next level by allowing the world’s most talented leaders to identify how they can improve every aspect of their work and lives to lead their organizations through targeted and strategic change. What Is Executive Coaching?

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QAspire

DECEMBER 31, 2021

For me, that looks like internalizing great ideas, having inspiring conversations, co-creating meaning through sketchnotes, helping people grow and enabling organizations/teams to be more effective. Conducted immersive visual thinking workshops in independent cohorts as well as within organizational context. In Practice.

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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the dynamic world of business, leadership feedback stands as a cornerstone for team excellence and organizational growth. Constructive critiques and affirmative recognition pave the way for heightened team morale and a company culture of continuous improvement. What is Leadership Feedback?

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2024

The digital age has transformed the way businesses operate, necessitating a shift in talent management strategies to keep pace with technological advancements and the evolving workforce. Providing opportunities for professional growth, such as training programs, workshops, and online courses, can keep your employees engaged and motivated.

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Next Level Blog

MAY 7, 2019

The way it works is the leaders in my programs or workshops review the highest and lowest results they’ve scored on behaviors in The Next Level 360 or self-assessment. I position it as a “no-fabulous-prizes” competition for the team that comes up with the T-shirt slogans that generate the most laughs in the room.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 11, 2023

Strategic Team Synergy: Elevating Collaboration Collaboration isn’t a mere buzzword; it’s a strategic imperative. Communication training equips teams with the tools to share insights and feedback seamlessly. When team members communicate openly, projects align with precision, sidestepping misunderstandings.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2017

However well intended though, a reluctance to judge when leading people and managing an organization will hold the people and the organization back. The key is learning to pass judgment in a way that serves your people and organization well. We learned this the hard way in NASA Mission Control’s management team.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 31, 2021

For me, that looks like internalizing great ideas, having inspiring conversations, co-creating meaning through sketchnotes, helping people grow and enabling organizations/teams to be more effective. Conducted immersive visual thinking workshops in independent cohorts as well as within organizational context. Register here.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 5, 2021

Over the years, my colleagues and I have had the privilege of speaking and teaching workshops at NASA. Given these findings, it should come as no surprise that researchers found greater employee loneliness leads to poorer task, team role, and relational performance. These benefits add up to a powerful advantage.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

90% of leaders think an engagement strategy is important while only 25% of organizations have one (ACCOR). In such an underperforming state, without leadership that can drive real change, organizations are trapped in a vicious cycle. Disengaged teams stem from disengaged leaders. Where are we? It’s business as usual.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Here is the schedule it may change; 12/27/11 – Photos of Teams. 12/29/11 – Team Building & Leadership activity (simulation). Favorite Team Building & Leadership Activities + Simulations 2011. Here is an opening activity that I use in DiSC Workshops. DTC Operator. 12/30/11 – Blog article. Planning Path.

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Next Level Blog

MAY 11, 2021

By connection equity, I mean that everyone on a team or an organization has equal opportunities to feel connected to and included in the work no matter what they do or where they do it. A few years ago, I participated in an early use of remote presence technology when I delivered a leadership workshop at GE Digital.

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HR Digest

JULY 2, 2023

So, if you’re ready to elevate your HR game and make a lasting impact in your organization, read on and discover how you can become a standout HR professional in today’s dynamic workforce. One effective way to expand your network is by attending industry conferences, seminars, and workshops.

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Mike Cardus

JUNE 12, 2013

Hire Mike of Create-Learning to Think Differently & Enable Innovation within your company and team. I’ve Been working on a series of workshops and consulting on innovation and developing a culture of innovation. You can read more about the workshop in the description below. 1.716.629.3678. Partner Separation.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Where Dan lost me was on point #4 – Teams Decide by Consensus. 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.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I am really excited to be offering this workshop through Buffalo Business First and Canisius Center for Professional Development. Empower yourself and attend this workshop! Join us as Michael Cardus, founder of Create-Learning Team Building & Leadership Inc. Innovation Workshop Focus: Diminished “stuckness” in your thinking.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Kristen Ludgate, who leads 3M’s human resources team, talks to The HR Digest about the “15% culture” philosophy that has helped attract the industry’s most driven workers and how tough times can have a motivational impact on the workforce. It was not a top-down approach, even though this work was sponsored by our CEO and senior team.

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 17, 2019

Like a good gardener, effective leaders treat each person in their organization as an individual with his or her own unique aspirations, strengths, and characteristics. Strong leaders tend to each person on their team and coach them to change habits or prune overgrown methods that may prevent further growth.

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