Mike Cardus

MARCH 31, 2011

Using a mixture of TRIZ, creative problem solving and brain based leadership models, the participants find solutions to existing organizational situations. Gain skills into effectively transferring creative ideas into innovative practices. The workshop is highly interactive and learner centered.

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Workshop Creativity TRIZ Innovation 92

Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 27, 2011

From a workshop on TRIZ Innovation that I led for Syracuse University. Them we spend months developing processes and job-aids to apply the lessons and skills. Perhaps the most kick-ass corporate team building photo I have ever seen! I thought this idea was rather innovative and did solve the problem we were facing. High Ropes Course.

TRIZ 110

TRIZ Team Simon Workshop 110

Mike Cardus

JULY 11, 2011

Issues frequently address development of high functioning teams, retention of talent, innovative process mapping, interpersonal and intergroup conflict, coaching of leaders, and facilitating behavioral skills to increase organizational and personal effectiveness.

Team Building 94

Team Building TRIZ Succession Team 94

Mike Cardus

MAY 24, 2011

Mike administered 360 degree feedback assessments with those results, plus the objectives developed by the CEO; Each manager meeting was targeted to achieve the best and most effective enhancement of their existing skills and behaviors. Skills in active listening and communication to subordinates peers and supervisors. Resolution.

Case Study 116

Case Study 360-Degree Feedback Execution TRIZ 116

Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Below is ONE Quality Tool commonly used in TRIZ that we used to begin in framing the context of our solution. One Solution Step was to create an internal Managerial Leadership Process, starting with the Managers and eventually being used in every level of the company. Dimension Time Cost Operator.

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Operations Training Tools Planning 128

Mike Cardus

JULY 26, 2012

Meaning most of what you are working on and need to innovate, you already have or have access to the needed resources, skills, and knowledge. Most problems don’t require what is truly ‘ outside-the-box ’ solutions. You are just stuck in a way of thinking and need a path to become unstuck.

Creativity 134

Creativity Innovation Tools Sharpe 134

Mike Cardus

MARCH 19, 2013

A highly interactive skills course transferring creative ideas into innovative practices. Canisius College’s Center for Professional Development and I are offering. Thinking Through Innovation. April 23 – May 21, 2013 ? Tuesday’s, 9am – 4:30pm. Learn more and REGISTER.

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Innovation Creativity Participative Business Model 107

Mike Cardus

MAY 18, 2012

Taking existing skills, developing an understanding then moving into personal-mastery that leads to innovation. Much of my work with Innovation stems from organizations, teams, as well as individuals taking what they already know and allowing themselves to make small adjustments towards new and improved products, processes and services.

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Resources Video Innovation Skills 122

Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Quality is skilled knowledge of our practices; Quality is just what we do and what is expected from us. This talk is valuable to corporate as well as school groups taking the time to determine what 21st century learning is, and how to drive innovation into your existing culture is a necessity for survival.

Innovation 110

Innovation Quality Conference Skills 110

QAspire

MAY 31, 2015

Q1: Why do you think Critical Thinking is an essential skill to be built across the organization in today’s context? A1 Critical thinking skills are basic building blocks for higher level competencies like strategic thinking. Don’t forget traditional problem solving tools –5Why, TRIZ, etc & go beyond. – Tanmay Vora.

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TRIZ Diversity Learning-by-Doing Skills 70