N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

But what happens when the same surgeon is promoted to manage other doctors, or in the case of Dr. Rakesh Suri, asked to become the CEO of the entire hospital? Group facilitation and mindfulness training enabled team members to uncover unconscious biases, hidden baggage, and preconceived notions.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 24, 2011

Below is an actual Executive Coaching and Managerial Leadership Training + Development process I facilitated. Situation: Currently there is an authoritarian style of management creating a decrease in morale, satisfaction with work and innovation amongst employees. The methods and processes worked! Resolution.

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Case Study 360-Degree Feedback Execution TRIZ 116

Change Starts Here

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Develop Capability. To sustain individual development, coaching and mentoring are also good options. Provide opportunities to practice, develop new habits, and build confidence. Find ways to develop the skills and competencies they need to succeed, which may be technical, relational or personal in nature.

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Resistance Group Facilitation Motivation Mentor 60

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 31, 2016

As people practice and employ these skills, they begin to appreciate what the other person brings to the table; relationships based on trust develop leading to more cohesive teamwork. Managers who model these skills and provide a trusting environment, position their teams and organizations for greater success and growth.

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Emotional Intelligence Group Facilitation Environment Learning-by-Doing 59

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Plus personal strengths and talents of staff & leadership Developed a process to strengthen communication within and between departments Developed a process to strengthen collaboration (information sharing, best practices) within and between departments. Developing Clear & Distinct goals and actions for 2013.

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Team Building Team Leadership Group Facilitation 60

Building Personal Strength

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

I once had the pleasure of training all the executives and middle managers of a city government in the basic skills of leadership. I was introduced to my own listening and group facilitation skills in a six-week course back in 1976. Many well-intentioned managers read books about leadership. They loved the program.

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Training Leadership Skills Learning-by-Doing 42

Next Level Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

Negotiate and Move If You Can:   Back in the days when I did a lot of group facilitation, we had a joke that the first thing you learn as a facilitator is how to move furniture. For major presentations, try to get there at least 30 minutes ahead of time so you can see and process what you have to work with.

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