Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

I N THE PAST DECADE, the corporate world has seen a seismic shift in how it operates. Teams operating within a strong culture share a set of values, beliefs, and behaviors. Some all-remote companies regularly organize remote social events and meetups to strengthen bonds between associates and create a connected corporate culture.

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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. A supervisory-leadership development process, that focuses on supplying new and experienced supervisor with the tools they need to be effective in their role. What are the development modules? What is it.

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Art Petty

MAY 8, 2023

Related Stories Why Managers Need an Operating System to Guide Them Six Big Insights from the Global Challenging Conversations Workshops The Culture, Strategy, and Performance Killing Spiral of Poor or No Feedback

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

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. It covers topics such as the different types of AI, the costs and benefits of AI adoption, and how to develop and implement an AI strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

These organizations have distinct needs and priorities that must be carefully considered when searching for top-level talent. Purpose drives nonprofit organizations, and finding executives passionate about advancing the mission is crucial. One of the critical aspects to understand is the importance of mission alignment.

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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 signifies the talent of bringing people together and getting them to effectively work towards a common goal , to co-operate with each other , to rely upon each other , to trust each other.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 8, 2024

” Five years earlier, we’d conducted introductory service/quality improvement workshops for senior management and head office staff of a large company. Culture and feedback surveys gathered input before and during these follow-up workshops. We showed how that could significantly boost the performance of the organization.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Importance of Staff Wellness The well-being of employees is a vital component of any successful organization. Diminished Absenteeism: Thoughtful wellness initiatives have the potential to curtail sick days and absenteeism, offering dual benefits of cost savings for employers and the uninterrupted flow of business operations.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Importance of Staff Wellness The well-being of employees is a vital component of any successful organization. Diminished Absenteeism: Thoughtful wellness initiatives have the potential to curtail sick days and absenteeism, offering dual benefits of cost savings for employers and the uninterrupted flow of business operations.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 20, 2013

Quality Leadership Development from Michael Cardus. I’ve delivered variations of this workshop and talk at conferences and to teams in many places. Usually in the workshop we only get about 1/3 through the slides then we have break-outs discussions and application time. Steps to develop high performance quality teams.

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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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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. Steps to develop high performance quality teams.

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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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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Executive coaching and talent development, in general, have been around for a few decades. That’s because while business coaching experience might help leaders develop the skills they need for their job, executive coaching goes far beyond this and doesn’t actually touch the technical skills a leader might need for their role.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

She consults with organizations to develop and deploy innovative instructional designs and training worldwide. She heeds the advice she’s heard about how getting ahead boils down to making one’s self indispensable to the organization. Volunteer to run workshops or lunch-and-learn sessions. Let’s face it.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Excerpt from Unfear: Transform Your Organization to Create Breakthrough Performance and Employee Well-Being by Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas, McGraw Hill, November 2021). * * * Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas are coauthors of Unfear: Transform Your Organization to Create Breakthrough Performance and Employee Well-Being.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

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. We were able to focus and work collaboratively toward our goals. To keep leading, keep learning.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The repercussions of water damage are far-reaching, potentially causing extensive property damage, interrupting business operations, and leading to substantial financial losses. It can involve studying consumer behavior, monitoring competitors, and staying informed about industry developments.

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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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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. To retain top talent, it’s essential to foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

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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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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Additionally, it’s important to find out what permits or licenses you need in order to operate a business in the region. Your plan should include a mission statement, potential services and costs, marketing strategies, operational procedures, financial projections , and long-term goals. Develop an Effective Pricing Structure.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 18, 2019

He described the situation this way: “We aspired to develop into Level 5 leaders, but we only got to Level 1 before we moved on to the next big thing.”. They include books, workshops, assessment tools, and much, much more. A top executive wants to make his or her “mark on the organization.” See paragraph above.

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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. Hold beginner workshops on trends like AI, automation, and cybersecurity. Leaders should work on creating ethical guidelines for AI operations to ensure fairness and transparency.

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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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HR Digest

JULY 2, 2023

This comprehensive guide will provide you with valuable insights, practical tips, and proven strategies to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of HR and unlock new opportunities for professional development. One effective way to expand your network is by attending industry conferences, seminars, and workshops.

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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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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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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. Judgment Can Set an Organization Free.

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Skip Prichard

AUGUST 3, 2022

You owe it to yourself, to your employee, and to your organization.” You owe it to yourself, to your employee, and to your organization. The point is, they’re every bit as uncomfortable with conflict as the person who avoids or appeases; they just have a different method of operation. ” -Marlene Chism.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Have you taken a hard look at your current operations? It can be as easy as finding ways to motivate your employees and streamlining your operations. Aim to motivate them through monthly events such as leadership workshops. It’s important to take a look at your operations at an organizational and departmental level.

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Mike Cardus

JUNE 12, 2013

Problem solvers are required to quickly provide solutions to increasingly complex problems, develop and design new and innovative products and processes – all while reducing research and development time and costs. I’ve Been working on a series of workshops and consulting on innovation and developing a culture of innovation.

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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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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! Innovation Workshop Focus: Diminished “stuckness” in your thinking. Thinking Differently. Enabling Innovation. Increased pace of problem solving.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 3, 2020

Recently a training director asked for a customer service training workshop. Servers not served by their managers and the organization’s systems and processes don’t produce happier customers. They reflect the culture and processes of their organization. Learning and Development is one of the six compass points.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Several years ago I led a professional development workshop for the alumni association of my alma mater. The workshop was a success. Change is Like a Slinky: 30 Strategies for Promoting and Surviving Change in Your Organization (2004) by Hans Finzel. Hans is a trusted leadership mentor whom I have learned much from.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 9, 2023

From automating mundane tasks to analyzing data to improve decision making, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way HR departments operate. It will be up to HR professionals and thought leaders to stay up-to-date on these trends and find ways to implement them effectively in their organizations. T&D in 2023.

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