Mike Cardus

MARCH 15, 2012

Contact Mike to develop team processes and managerial-leadership systems that will increase productivity and completion of great work.

Team Building 119

Team Building Team Leadership Teamwork 119

Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

In the 7 Steps to High Performance Teams consulting and training step 4 is Commitment to the goal of the team and tasks that each person is individually accountable for in reference to the goal. This only happens and can exist when the 3 prior steps are complete.

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Commitment Goal Project Reference 122

Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

As a team leader, project manager and team member the work is just not getting done. This problem occurs on any team ( from sports to corporate), I find it is most common with cross-functional project teams. What might be causing this lack of team results?

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Team Project Handbook Team Building 159

HR Digest

MAY 5, 2023

The Benefits of an Engaged Workforce Employee engagement refers to the emotional connection employees have with their work and their company. Engaged employees are passionate about their work, committed to their company’s goals, and willing to go above and beyond to contribute to their team’s success.

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Environment How To Bond Positioning 69

The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

.” The researchers believe that the root of successful team work is the presence of efficient coordination mechanisms, and they believe the gradual increase in the stakes of effective coordination offers arguably the most effective of these.

Microfinance 93

Microfinance Team Finance Reference 93

HR Digest

MARCH 5, 2024

Colleagues refer to people who work in the same role as you do. When you attend a conference meant for other software developers, you might refer to them as colleagues who have a keen understanding of what it is you do. A coworker, on the other hand, refers to all the people you work with at your organization.

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Reference Software Long-term Bond 52

Mike Cardus

MAY 3, 2013

The company, team and people are changing, they may not notice it and change is happening. When consulting and working on long-term projects with teams, the initial meeting is used to determine: Where is the team right now? Often using the 7 Steps to High Performance Teams Model. Do you have any similar ideas?

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Team Company Team Building Executive Coaching 141

Mike Cardus

JUNE 20, 2012

People don’t necessarily have to like each other and they must trust that what the other team members are doing and what the project manager is doing will get done. This is in reference to the work at hand. This kills trust…in the person(s) who did not complete their task and the project manager / team-leader to handle the work.

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Team Team Building Project Reference 140

Mike Cardus

MARCH 12, 2013

Unsettled – the team has not established shared-knowledge on the step and needs to move to an earlier step to re-Settle, then move through the steps in accordance with the model. Create a project plan (for the what + when ) task, start date, end date. Synergistic recognition / rewards for team and individual. Team Building.

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Team Team Building Project Learning-by-Doing 117

HR Digest

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Another employee retention example is paying attention to an employee’s career projections. Team building activities are also useful employee retention strategies to emphasize engagement. Talent turnover rate : This refers to the number of high-performing employees who resign.

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Strategy Metrics Report Examples 96

Mike Cardus

MARCH 12, 2013

Unsettled – the team has not established shared-knowledge on the step and needs to move to an earlier step to re-Settle, then move through the steps in accordance with the model. Create a project plan (for the what + when ) task, start date, end date. Synergistic recognition / rewards for team and individual. Team Building.

Team 108

Team Team Building Project Learning-by-Doing 108

Mike Cardus

JULY 22, 2013

Working with the participants managers we developed a series of projects that were aligned with the companies strategic plan and had a sufficient challenge that was big enough to stretch and small enough to learn from. These were all real projects that had a high profile in the organization, nothing was made up or pretend work.

Leadership Development 150

Leadership Development Development Leadership Mentor 150

HR Digest

JANUARY 21, 2021

Refer them to Useful Resources. Try to Collaborate on Group Projects. If you and the negative co-worker are collaborating together in a project or tasks, try to compromise with the person to maintain productivity. Use the breaks at work to get away from the situation and walk outside. . Indulge yourself with Positive Coworkers.

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How To Politics Environment Maturity 98

Mike Cardus

JUNE 13, 2013

Some people stated, “ He tasked this project to us and I feel we don’t need to involve him. This may be a true statement and the CEO was a large part in determining the needed Skilled-Knowledge and working to identify through the Talent Pool Assessment the vacancies, strengths, and gaps that are projected over the next 3, 5, 10 and 15 years.

Leadership Development 122

Leadership Development Development Execution Leadership 122

Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Team projects were developed. Each of these projects had an overarching reach into the organization, impacting both the financial and cultural aspects of the organization. This provided time to reflect and focus on individual and team development. Reference: John Adair; How to Grow Leaders. What do you think?

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Leadership Development Education Development Leadership 138

HR Digest

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Employee onboarding refers to the period after hiring when the employee is initiated to their role at their new organization. Employee retention refers to the process of holding on to existing workers and maintaining the population of the existing workforce. What Is Employee Onboarding? What Is Employee Retention?

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Process Document Attrition Strategy 59

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 15, 2013

This may be made by a manager who chooses this individual, for example team leader or project manager, or a promotion to manage staff and the role of management has leadership accountabilities inherit in the role. Reference: John Adair; How to Grow Leaders. Appointment – A person is promoted or appointed into a leadership role.

Leadership Development 133

Leadership Development Development Leadership Reference 133

Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 11, 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 team members and leadership know the goals and accountabilities before the project team is established.

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Goal Team Building Delegation Training 98

HR Digest

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Image: Pexels 15 Tips for Perfecting Employee Onboarding The employee onboarding process refers to the sequence of events that follow the hiring of a new employee. Help new employees feel welcome and part of the team by organizing team-building activities or social events.

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Process Tips Mentor Training 52

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. The follow-up reported the project is operating fully and the resistance has been minimal. " Links of images and groups in action: [link].

Organization 114

Organization Team Process Team Building 114

Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Referring to some leaders as “ high potential ”, or to development efforts as “ acceleration programs ” can be like tip-toeing through an employee engagement landmine. You may be asked to participate in key projects that can teach you crucial lessons, or you may attend formal learning experiences that provide instrumental insights.

Leadership 186

Leadership Learning-by-Doing CEO Resistance 186

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 6, 2011

A promotion that required Jackson to; Determine, handle and plan many projects of the Subordinate Managers, as well as his own capability to see the interconnectedness within each project. Improve Nikhil’s standing with the of Executives, by highlighting the talents and skilled knowledge of Jackson. Resolution.

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Case Study COO Metrics Objective 147

Mike Cardus

MAY 5, 2011

The broader vision and context setting of this project in reference to the organizational super-system. If you allow team members and yourself to be part and understand the picture from various levels in setting the context of the work to be completed, departmental silos are eradicated. Contact Mike … to make your team better.

Management 108

Management Guidelines Project Learning-by-Doing 108

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 29, 2018

When I talk about culture change within a workplace the best thinker to reference is Edgar Schein : “Schein’s model of organizational culture originated in the 1980s. It can sometimes often be a projection for the future, of what the members hope to become.

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Schein System Organization Team 115

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 22, 2013

Their direct manager is noticing a lapse in time for responses to customers and project members, poor delegation of tasks and prioritization of incoming and outgoing work, plus increased signs of stress with the employees. Positive ways to increase trust and influence amongst project support staff and peers. Objectives.

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Objective Planning Development Management 122

QAspire

JANUARY 22, 2012

If the purpose of your project/initiative does not excite people, they will not be able to give their best. In agile terms, a strong purpose that is bought in by all in the team is also referred to as “shared vision”. Have a strong purpose: Smart people subscribe to a compelling purpose.

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Team Delegation Agility Constraint 178

Roundtable Talk

MAY 12, 2010

← Leadership lessons they don’t teach in school Fast Friday with Murray Kane, SVP HR, LCBO → Are you stuck in a never ending project spin cycle? She reported on her research into how organization’s chose, manage and succeed/or not, with projects. Dr. Henderson kept playfully referring to Project #26.

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Project Henderson Blog Godin 31

Mike Cardus

JUNE 15, 2011

I gave a talk on Developing & Sustaining High Performance teams to Buffalo Business Builders of WNY, Inc. It was a great crowd and the talk was well received – thanks to Robin Wilson of The Wilson Edge for referring me to this group. What did we talk about?

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Workshop Team Reference Politics 102

You're Not the Boss of Me

JUNE 1, 2014

Here’s an example: Many moons ago I was part of a team-building course in Toronto. At one point, we were divided into groups and marched outside to tackle a project that involved climbing poles and traversing from one pole to the other with only the aid of ropes and some safety tackle. O” stands for observation.

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Schein Leadership Teamwork Course 79

Strategy Driven

MARCH 24, 2018

This refers to opportunities for learning new skills, presenting their work at large team meetings, or taking the lead on big projects. You should also opt for activities that benefit the company and its employees: team building activities and fully paid education courses. Surprise Them. Encourage Their Feedback.

Tips 52

Tips Teamwork Environment Learning-by-Doing 52

Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

If management is going to use these assessments they have to be able to identify what is being measured , how it is measured and what the results actually mean in reference to the company. A couple things; I am not a fan of using external organizational assessments to determine the companies culture, attitude, feelings, etc….

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Training Human Resources Learning-by-Doing Examples 128

Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I referring to how a business is structured so that it functions well. When this scenario is widely experienced in a company, inspiring ideas and motivational team building programs don’t have a lasting impact. I am not talking about a business or marketing plan. The problem is a structural or systems one.

Resistance 176

Resistance Blog Open-book Learning-by-Doing 176

Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 29, 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. Below is the copy of What we will Do (with the companies name removed) that I sent to the executive director and his team.

Team Building 76

Team Building Process Transportation Follow-up 76

Experience to Lead

MARCH 24, 2021

How can leaders build an understanding of the context in all its complexity and make it evolve continuously as things unfold? And how can they convey that dynamic thinking to a larger team? Leaders should focus on building trust and embracing the differences within their team. Overcomes Challenges with Tenacity.

Leadership 52

Leadership Self-aware Uncertainty Learning-by-Doing 52

You're Not the Boss of Me

MARCH 30, 2013

Whether we choose to call them that or, (in the interests of putting a more positive spin on them), refer to them as ‘ challenges ’ they are part of life. For example, many moons ago I was part of a team-building course in Toronto. In the workplace, where time is of the essence, there are many problems to be solved.

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Schein Consultative Reference Bottom-up 62

You're Not the Boss of Me

AUGUST 11, 2012

Here’s an example: Many moons ago I was part of a team-building course in Toronto. At one point, we were divided into groups and marched outside to tackle a project that involved climbing poles and traversing from one pole to the other with only the aid of ropes and some safety tackle. O” stands for observation.

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Schein Leadership Teamwork Course 73

Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

For example with one company I consulted and worked with through a large reorganization of management and project teams, we determined that most of the front line, while they like their direct manager, felt that their managers-manager was the most useful. This does not have to change anything, immediately. What do you think?

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Organization Collins Team Micromanagement 121