Mike Cardus

JANUARY 28, 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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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Their astute leadership ensures institutions’ continued growth and development and reinforces their standing as beacons of knowledge and intellectual advancement. They know how to make the most of available resources, build strategic partnerships, and optimize operational procedures to enhance the overall functioning of the institution.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Most of the things you can do to show that you value your staff also have a great flip side; they can help them to learn and develop. It’s a great way for them to get a better view of what’s entailed in leading at your level in the organization (and great development for them too).

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HR Digest

JULY 16, 2024

The company operates more than 19,000 stores worldwide according to The Independent , and it has been repeatedly cited as being willfully in violation of workplace safety standards since 2010. The company has also created a Safety Operations Center to check for in-store hazards and aid in upholding their safety regulations.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Furthermore, board evaluations enable a comprehensive assessment of board processes, including governance practices, committee structures, and decision-making processes. This includes identifying the areas that require improvement or the skills that must be developed within the board.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Understanding the Role of an Athletic Director The role of an athletic director is crucial for an athletic program’s success and overall operation. An athletic director is a strategic leader responsible for managing budgets, developing policies and procedures, and promoting a positive and inclusive athletic culture.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 23, 2014

Faced with new business challenges, senior leaders are often quick to assemble steering committees or task forces at a moment’s notice to put plans into action. These individuals probably have some history of working together but they also operate with the same obstructed viewpoint.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Developing a Comprehensive Executive Director Search Strategy When filling the position of Executive Director, organizations need to have a comprehensive search strategy in place. When developing the search strategy, it is crucial to begin by clearly defining the organization’s goals, objectives, and future direction.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 21, 2016

Networked organization structures enable the development of flatter more responsive enterprises. Operating Governance – The operating governance of the organization defines the principles and practices used to govern the entity.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2016

I knew what needed to be done: reduce operating costs, exit money losing businesses, and implement programs to accelerate revenues from more profitable business lines. We started weekly senior management meetings with more frequent committee meetings focused first on defining a mission statement and near term objectives.

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Mission Statement Management Competitive Advantage Committee 150

Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Our business developers endorsed highly personable candidates who were dynamic, persuasive presenters. The Executive Committee and I took particular notice of partners who appreciated skills they themselves did not have. These appraisals told us as much about the evaluators as the people they were evaluating.

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CEO Blog

MAY 3, 2011

The other day I sat in on a committee meeting of a charitable foundation. The committee was a revolving door of ideas and change without giving any one idea a chance to succeed. The committee was stagnant and making no measurable impact on the charity they were charged with improving. Break goals into small tasks with deadlines.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Nonprofit organizations typically operate on tight budgets, making it difficult to attract top talent and compete with larger, more financially robust entities. Developing a strong employer brand is essential to position your nonprofit as an attractive destination for top candidates.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 26, 2018

You need them to operate as a great team, not functionaries. Operational boards are more valuable than governance boards. To help you develop. Your board should spend meaningful time with your team outside of the boardroom so they develop an appreciation of the tough tradeoffs you are making.

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Venture Capitalist Chief Financial Officer Committee Diversity 140

Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 5, 2010

It seems most trade associations do incidental mentoring via committee work but we want to do intentional mentoring by boomers to our young nextgen business members. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Rather than weaving innovation into the fabric of daily work, they contain and limit it by setting up special task forces, committees, and project teams devoted to adaptation and change. Operating a masters, they forge sustained, all-encompassing, intense, and intimate” relationships with the people that work for them.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 11, 2018

If your corporation seeks to alter its genetic code and transform itself into an innovative juggernaut, then it needs to operate with an exceptionally high degree of conviction and shared belief that innovation is a priority. This is the number one factor that drives organization-wide innovation. This starts with leadership.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

an operational strategy consultancy in the San Francisco Bay Area. End-to-end ownership is another way that Sudmann says companies can develop a high-performance culture. “If If somebody is responsible for a task—and it should always be one person, not a committee—then this person will need to own the execution.”

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 26, 2008

Future focus: You constantly consider how the conditions in which your group and company operate may change in the coming months and years. Develop a thick skin, or otherwise accept a role as a tactical leader. Volunteer to serve on a strategic planning committee of a community organization or non profit board.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Additionally, it includes a holistic approach to AI development and implementation. Prioritize diversity and inclusion in AI development: Diverse perspectives are essential for identifying and mitigating biases in AI systems. These teams should include AI developers, data scientists, and subject matter experts.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

When you started out you rightly focused on developing your unique new product, service, or solution. And, you operate in a fishbowl. In addition to driving business results you are making time to ensure each team and each individual are doing their own work of personal and professional development. How do you avoid this fate?

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Chart Your Course

JUNE 10, 2013

Futren Corporation is a private-club management and operations company with around 200 employees, based in Marietta, Ga. The country club lies in the heart of Indian Hills subdivision, a massive development with more than 1,600 single homes. One small business in Georgia continues to overcome these hurdles.

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 28, 2010

Much to the chagrin of many but to the delight of most West Virginians, Byrd channeled over a billion dollars in federal projects to the state when he was chairman of the Senate Appropriations committee. Leaders are more effective when they build mastery in their operating realm. One was the Senate. The other was West Virginia. (I

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Executive Coaching Blog Open-book Letter 154

HR Digest

MAY 3, 2019

Peter Fasolo: At our core, Johnson & Johnson is a company that is deeply rooted in the values expressed in Our Credo, which defines how we operate and our expectations for our business and our people. This relies on authenticity, which is built by demonstrating transparency, developing trust and modeling caring behaviors.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 17, 2019

Recently Liberal Democrat leadership hopeful Jo Swinson urged parliament to ensure that any development of AI is done with ethics front and center. For instance, the report argues that shared human purposes and values must be prioritized when developing new technologies so that a shared vision for a better future can materialize.

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Ethics Committee Report Technology 64

Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

  Since new members of the House will be up for reelection in two years, they’re operating on a similar time frame.     Learn the rules behind committee assignments. .        Learn the rules behind committee assignments.   There’s a lot of sound advice there. 

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Executive Coaching Blog Open-book Letter 141

Chart Your Course

JUNE 10, 2013

Futren Corporation is a private-club management and operations company with around 200 employees, based in Marietta, Ga. The country club lies in the heart of Indian Hills subdivision, a massive development with more than 1,600 single homes. One small business in Georgia continues to overcome these hurdles.

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Skip Prichard

AUGUST 3, 2022

Most of us use appeasing at least some of the time—for example, when you don’t want to let someone down when they ask you to work on a project, be on a board, volunteer for a committee, or do whatever with them. I used to think the pattern was due to lack of skills development. You feel honored, but your insides are screaming “NOOOOO!”

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 20, 2010

However when two or more people (any team, committee) attempt to make the simplest decision, chaos results. Establish a method to determine how they will reach agreement – Everyday people make decisions quickly from what to wear to what to have for breakfast, individuals use rational (and sometimes irrational) methods to make a decision.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Great execution can elevate a flawed plan; at the same time, poor operational capabilities can easily sink a great set of ideas. The real magic for me as a leader was understanding how to shape our strategy and operational plans by integrating ideas from others and empowering them to bring those concepts to life.

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Chartered Management Institute

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Here’s the shortlist in full: Chartered Manager of the Year Sandy Farar CMgr FCMI, business services partner, Arup Major James Golding CMgr MCMI MSc IEng MIMechE, officer commanding – Light Aid Detachment, British Army Dr Thesara Jayawardane CMgr FCMI, head of the department and senior lecturer – Grade I, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Jenna Jenkins (..)

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 2, 2015

For nearly three decades, Ruth led the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations’ (INPO) Information Technology Division as Director, Computer Systems and Telecommunications and Director, Information Technology and Data Services.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 30, 2024

Support Local Charities and Nonprofits Charities and nonprofits operate with donations from other companies. Ensure equal hiring opportunity by setting up an unbiased interview and hiring committee. Develop Corporate Philanthropy Program You can also design and implement corporate philanthropy programs to help the underprivileged.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 3, 2014

This process helps to define and develop value systems to create success. Develop a mission statement. Develop the vision statement. The Visioning committee should represent all strata of the firm. Clarify management values. It is the last thing that you write, not an end in itself.

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Mission Statement Benchmarking Tactics Strategic Planning 78

HR Digest

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In my view, employee engagement operates like the stock market exchange. Running a region like EMEA with 40 countries, over 15 languages, and 15,000 colleagues almost forces you to operate this way every day. They are all sponsored by an Aon Executive Committee member. In our industry, the only constant is change.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2014

I was on the committee that wrote that legislation. It is good business to recognize opportunities for practice development. This year is the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Diversity is most important for business, the economy and quality of life. I have conducted many diversity audits of companies.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Business development. Another energy industry client operated coal mines. The process of strategy development is not esoteric. This becomes a coordinated committee, with multiple departments and professional disciplines represented. Business development. Running the business. Body of Knowledge. The Big Picture.

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