Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

One of the most interesting things about the field of teamwork and team development, human-adaptive-systems, are that most of the knowledge and research has been known for generations. We know what makes effective and creative teams, plus as mentioned above the basics are researched and shared. Image Credit.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 4, 2019

Welcome to the June Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Development. Is loneliness a personal issue, or does it pose systemic risk to organizations?

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Lead by Adventure

JULY 10, 2014

Here are the team building lessons I learned from our experience. Do you have a mentor or buddy system to help people learn the ropes and be “rescued” if needed? What can you do to set up a system for those who need help? What other team building lessons could you learn from rafting?

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 24, 2021

I recently had a call from “Judy,” an HR VP, to discuss team building. She said their executive team effectiveness is slipping. Team issues and challenges are overlooked, factions are forming, and trust issues are developing. What the team does overshadows what its leaders are saying.

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Successful teambuilding happens when you: Have a known + shared purpose a business cause for the team building. Have a professional who understands team development & organization development. Integrating work systems & team building activities in a way that is useful to the participants.

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Mike Cardus

JULY 8, 2013

People must see the connection between the team building activity and their work. Create-Learning Team Building & Leadership specializes in just that. Hire Create-Learning to facilitate your team building and leadership call 1.716.629.3678. Build a Tower Build A Team – Corporate Team Building Activity.

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Mike Cardus

JUNE 21, 2013

Below are 5 Steps to ensure that team-work gets accomplished and everyone knows what to-do. organizational structure, accountability systems, and working relationships are somewhat boring. Image Credit. It is much more exciting to focus on influencing the hearts and minds of people (leadership?)…So Which can use improvement?

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Mike Cardus

JULY 29, 2013

Hire Create-Learning To Facilitate Your Team Building. I haven’t shared a Team Building Agenda post in a while. Below is a team building orientation program created for ~100 incoming MBA students. For you Team Building nerds – What do you think of the agenda? Program Agenda. 7:00-7:30am.

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Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Systems-drive-behavior. Focusing on the system and how the work is done as opposed to personality traits of the people is how to make work and society better. Looking at the charts and systems-to-drive organizational, team and personal success what would you add? Are you a “Big Enough” Manager?

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Mike Cardus

JUNE 14, 2013

Create-Learning’s Team Building programs are focused on making your team better. The programs develop both individuals and teams, connecting team goals, personal goals, actions, and processes and aligning them with your organizational goals, culture, mission and values. What does team building mean to you?

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Action-learning based leadership development. An organization-development process developed for a company. Internally we developed the acronym GEEKS ( gather, entangle, empathy, knowledge-share ) for the process.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Our approach involves mapping the required skills and competencies, developing strategies that align with industry trends, anticipating changes, and creating a recruitment environment that prioritizes authenticity and transparency. This is a crucial step, and we have put much effort into developing a comprehensive onboarding strategy.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This is where business coaching and leadership development emerges as not just a support system, but a critical investment in the future of your company. It’s a journey where coaches, with their expertise and experience, help you navigate the complexities of business decisions, strategy formulation, and personal leadership development.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Workplace Culture (and team building) Speakers – Chis Edmonds – helping senior leaders create uncompromising work cultures Bill Treasurer – insights on how to create an environment that builds courageous behavior. Heather Younger – helps organizations create safe spaces and a culture of listening.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 28, 2013

Are you looking for team building and leadership development? Contact Mike or call 1.716.629.3678 to make your team and leadership better. _. Facilitating team building & leadership programs in many cool places. Focusing on organization development & change , team building and leadership development.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Team Building has to be connected to the team and how it accomplishes its work. Below is an example of a team building program design / agenda and outcomes. This was prepared for a full day of Team Building with follow-up coaching and consulting with management and some team members.

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Mike Cardus

MARCH 5, 2023

Change management and organization development are widely used approaches to help organizations navigate change. We will explore the differences and similarities between change management and organization development, their appropriate use within organizations, and the popular frameworks associated with each approach.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Here is the schedule it may change; 12/20/12 – Team Building & Leadership Photos. 12/27/12 – Team Building & Leadership activities (simulations). 12/28/12 – Team Building & Leadership Blog Articles. Favorite Team Building & Leadership Activities + Simulations 2012.

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Communicate This and Stick it Here - Corporate team Building Activity. Creates environment to transfer, strengthen and re-work systems of communication with intra as well as inter departmental systems. All planning and systemizing will be completed in the Planning Area. What are the benefits & Uses?

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Strategy Driven

MAY 22, 2023

Developing an effective employee engagement program is essential to foster a positive work environment and maximize employee satisfaction. In this article, we will explore strategies and best practices to develop such a program that can boost employee engagement and contribute to overall organizational success.

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Mike Cardus

JANUARY 17, 2013

Back by popular demand, we are very excited to offer the High Performance Team Building Certificate Program again! "I always thought I was a fabulous team player but wondered why my team struggled so much. " Missy Eloff, Baker Victory Services , Buffalo, New York. The 2013 program runs from March 6 to May 1.

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Mike Cardus

JANUARY 9, 2014

They, with “ Impact Project Teams ”, designed sub-projects aimed at reducing the Time for Patient Care. After 8 weeks (with project management development & coaching ) in these impact projects, we had another staff meeting. We worked together to look at the system that was driving the behavior. What do you think?

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Mike Cardus

APRIL 15, 2013

An earlier post listed the 7 Principles of Leadership Development in no specific order of importance : Necessary Skilled-Knowledge. Strategy for Leadership Development. Exploring lessons learned and how an organization and I developed a leadership development process for high potential employees. Education for Leadership.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Bromides of – team excellence, Good-to-Great, Management By Objectives, etc… That we have all heard and wondered, what the fuck does that mean? Systems-Drive-Behavior if you are seeing outcomes that you don’t want then we must examine the system that created that behavior. Get us no-where. You know and have felt this.

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Mike Cardus

MARCH 4, 2013

Team Building scenario. Having a team in a new environment or working in a familiar environment in a new way, involved in team building activities, simulations and discussions. Will cause the team to behave As-If they are a team and the positive sides of team work will emerge. As-If For Teams.

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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. 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.

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Meeting the Real-world Needs without Losing Depth Think of navigating the Organization Development (OD) field as standing at the intersection of a triangle formed by pragmatism, realism, and optimism. This level of emotional nuance enables us to manage the dynamics between departments and teams better.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

They’ve tried everything from food perks and ping pong tables to endless team-building exercises and training—but nothing sticks. Now, in his long-awaited book for leaders at all levels, bestselling author Mike Michalowicz reveals his proven formula to build an unstoppable team for any work environment. Mental agility.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 30, 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 Blog Articles 2011. 5 Steps to Critical Thinking + Reflection in Team Development & Leadership. 12/30/11 – Blog article.

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Mike Cardus

AUGUST 30, 2011

Within the team building and managerial leadership world there is so much information and Jargon Monoxide ( wish I came up with this phrase Bob Sutton shared what this means on his blog) that everyone feels overwhelmed. When something goes wrong we want to blame people , not processes or systems. Sudden Teams. Bob Sutton.

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Mike Cardus

AUGUST 31, 2011

I had the pleasure of working with Creative Themes facilitating a team building and leadership program with Nazareth College in Rochester NY. The college brought all the Resident Advisors and Directors to Creative Themes Day Camp for a great day of Team Development. Develop a method for planning and decision making.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 7, 2013

This is a skill that can be developed and a process that can be implemented into your organization, team and leadership. Organization-Development Consulting & Coaching Process Schedule. Using Complexity & Change Models to Develop the Next Level of Organizational Leaders. Learning Objectives. SESSION CONTENT.

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Great Results Team Building

JUNE 15, 2022

The issue is with leadership understanding that THEY are often the lid on the team’s growth. And the BEST leaders recognize that their job, like that of parents, is to make them selves obsolete – to develop leaders who can handle tasks and decisions without constantly seeking the opinion or okay of the person in charge.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

Build relationships with your colleagues: Getting to know your colleagues is an important part of starting a new job. Take part in team-building activities or social events to help build relationships and learn more about your colleagues. If you are having trouble, ask your colleagues or IT department for assistance.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Welcome to the September, 2011 Leadership Development Carnival - Back to School Sale! Yes, it's back to school shopping time, and this month's Carnival gives leaders and aspiring leaders a shopping cart full of leadership development supplies. So stock up, and enjoy your reading! Great lessons! Not than anyone is keeping score.

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Mike Cardus

JULY 22, 2013

An earlier post listed the 7 Principles of Leadership Development in no specific order of importance : Necessary Skilled-Knowledge. Strategy for Leadership Development. Exploring lessons learned and how an organization and I developed a leadership development process for high potential employees. Education for Leadership.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 13, 2011

I talk, write and read a great deal about ‘ systems ’, organizational, team, managerial leadership systems. Then one day an Executive involved in my Exponent Leadership Process asked, “ Mike you talk about this system, I am not sure I know what that means?” BUT that did not answer the question, of what is a system?

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