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Action-Learning based leadership development using entangled-trios

Mike Cardus

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Action-learning based leadership development. Instead of pulling new and experienced supervisors into a series of classes and lectures, we wanted to engage in action-learning. The approach combines vertical leadership development with an Action Learning philosophy.

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What’s the Companies goal & how do you fit in? Team Building Activity

Mike Cardus

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? Create a discussion about the companies overall goal. What is the Goal of the company?

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Team Learning from reviewing what works and how to improve

Mike Cardus

In a recorded webinar (below) I share with a management team the team debrief or after action learning process called Distinctive: Working Well: 100 Days Better. The process uses a solution-focused process, and it can be used with a variety of teams and areas of goals or objectives. Provide outcome feedback later (i.e.,

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45 Executive Development Program Tools and Techniques

Great Leadership By Dan

Action learning projects. Goal setting. Reflection papers. Reflection session. Managerial exchange. Organization assessment questionnaires. Individual assessment tools. Personal coaching. Team coaching. Study trips. Simulations and role plays. Peer consulting on a personal case. Guided visualization. 50-50 rule. Program website.

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Diverging…to a Point

Lead Change Blog

However, when Alaina diverges from the goal once a project has been put into motion, her team finds it frustrating to change course. Dan’s approach is to commit to one goal and measure progress as he goes. Then, choose one direction toward achieving a practical goal. The Learning Styles. © 2016 Kay Peterson and David A.

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Quick Team Building Activity: ’I know what you’re thinking’

Mike Cardus

A specific goal/outcome that the team must achieve ( what is the team working on for example the team project, goal, objective. Acknowledging that we all have pre-conceived as well as conceived notions of each other, our team, and ourselves can help to spark communication and progress on the teams work toward accomplishing the goal.

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How to Achieve Better Gender Balance through Succession Planning and Development

Great Leadership By Dan

Companies often will implement separate, often competing or conflicting strategies and goals. Establish metrics and goals. For example, diverse “action learning” teams often produce the most creative solutions. Tying succession goals into pay isn’t enough. Both are equally important and go hand in hand.

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