Chart Your Course

JUNE 5, 2017

Team building is essential for a productive, thriving and trustworthy environment. Engaging teams through non-work-related activities is also a fun way for employees to step away from the job for a nice mental break. Insta-Team Building. Team Fitness Challenge. Coffee Dates.

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Team Building Team Brainstorming Media 150

Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Occasionally I create a Team-Building program agenda that is good enough to share. Below is the Day-1 ‘Kick-off’ program to 4 months of work I will be doing with an IT Leadership Team. IT Leadership Director Team Building & Leadership Agenda – Kick-Off. Groupings Mixed Teams & Functional Teams.

Team Building 129

Team Building Team CTO Leadership 129

Chart Your Course

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

They have mastered managing their with 10 key values. Case Studies/White Papers Customer Service customer service training Employee Selection Human Resource Management Job Satisfaction Team Building zappos zappos culture' Zappos is one of my favorite places to work.

White Paper 162

White Paper Company Case Study Human Resources 162

Mike Cardus

JULY 11, 2011

To read more success stories check out Team Building Stories and the Exponent Leadership Stories. Team Building & Leadership Success Stories. I consulted and led a 6 month coaching and training process with the Executive Vice President of Human Resources and 14 of the Associate Vice Presidents.

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Team Building TRIZ Succession Team 94

Mike Cardus

JUNE 28, 2013

One of our Directors got a hold of my VP of Human Resources and convinced her that he needed an Assistant Director to complete all the work that was expected. So we created a whole new level of management. Just because someone has stayed with the company for 10 years does not mean they should become a manager.

Management 126

Management Team Building Human Resources Learning-by-Doing 126

Chart Your Course

APRIL 20, 2016

Investing in high-impact team building is a win-win situation for everyone involved. Having open avenues for communication is essential before, during, and after your team building activities. Defining what that goal is greatly boosts team morale. Do you want to solve a puzzle, or out-muscle another team?

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Team Building Team Efficiency Goal 100

Mike Cardus

APRIL 15, 2013

Effective leadership development is too important for the present and future success of a business to be left to the human resources department. Are we all clear about what leadership is and how it relates to management within this company? Image Credit. It is a core activity to grow leaders. John Adair. What do you think?

Leadership Development 151

Leadership Development Development Strategy Leadership 151

Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Here’s the best advice from each of the eight executives on how to build a go-to team: Create a Safe Environment. Step one is to create a safe environment for the team. Then coach the team to find best solutions by embracing dynamic tension and bold creativity.”. Give your team the opportunity to front up.

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Advice Execution Team Chief Operating Officer 246

Chart Your Course

JANUARY 7, 2013

A 2012 survey by human resource firm LRN Corporation found that bosses who genuinely trusted their workers and gave them more autonomy saw these benefits: less misconduct and absenteeism, as well as greater engagement, innovation, customer service and financial growth. Plus, upper management can benefit from mentoring.

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Absenteeism Mentor Human Resources Micromanagement 198

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Whether you’re the platoon commander of an Army Infantry Patrol, or the Director of Human Resources, you’re still a leader. Both positions need to have the same sense of vision, drive, and planning, in order to make their teams survive and thrive.

Management 150

Management Stage-Gate Ethics Marketing 150

Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Working with a management team, I shared our Day 1 Agenda. It went well and we are continuing to develop team building and leadership content and coaching for the managers and human resources staff. Trust and Accountability within Teams. 4 Conditions for Improved Team Work.

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Workshop Team Team Building Human Resources 117

HR Digest

MARCH 4, 2021

A good manager can make or break a team. For a first-time manager who has been promoted from being a part of team to be in charge of a team the responsibilities can be overwhelming. A bad manager can crush engagement and motivation, down productivity, and generally make coming to work a chore for the entire team.

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Tips Management Micromanagement Delegation 116

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Once the team and I found what works we kept doing more of that. This proved to be counter-intuitive to the Human Resources person that was working with me. Plus it reduced their anxiety about learning & applying a new management skill. Instead of making them more anxious. Make the learning easier. They all agreed.

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Resistance Schein Cooper Team Building 129

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 22, 2013

The managers did not find value in the content and initial management field assignment. I was called back in for an emergency meeting with the managers + their managers + the Human Resources director. I am impressed at how you manage to be so caring while getting your work done to the quality needed.

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Cooper Resistance Schein Team Building 127

Mike Cardus

APRIL 29, 2013

The most frightening thing about having a manager that is “Too small” and creates under-performance and dis-engagement is the gradual reduction in level of competence of the subordinate team, which creates broad departmental under-performance and increased dis-engagement. Jackie had recently been hired as vice-president of engineering.

Case Study 150

Case Study Leadership Engineering Team Building 150

Mike Cardus

JULY 25, 2013

I was sitting in a room with five internal Human Resources Consultants (HRC) and two organization development consultants (OD), internal to a Health Maintenance Organization HMO, discussing their internal leadership development program. Moving the development and training to use existing managers. Elliott Jaques 1994.

Leadership 133

Leadership Team Building Training Human Resources 133

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 22, 2013

I am headed to Philadelphia PA to coach five managers separately for six months, and thought that sharing the situation summary, objectives and first meeting agenda / plan would prove useful to you. Coaching and development for 5 high potential managers. Currently the managers are struggling with a change in their role.

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Objective Planning Development Management 122

In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

He refused to be blocked by the brick wall that separates management from union in most companies. Bruce, a Marketing Manager who struggled with detail, flourished as a creative resource. Each year, a group of employees partook in a one-week Outward Bound team-building excursion.

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Hammer Teamwork Middle Management Creativity 258

Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

You are team leader on a cross-functional team project that includes; Sue from finance, Jack from engineering, Brian from Quality Assurance, Stephanie from human resources, Terri is the customer representative, Tony from production and Mike (me) is the team coach…. Management mind-reading. Intervention.

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Team Management Project Quality 143

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 16, 2020

I was pleased when a local manufacturing Human Resources manager called me and asked for some Supervisor Leadership Development face to face. Situation: The plant brought on a new Operations Manager and the need for managerial-leadership skill development is recognized.

Team 167

Team Company Workshop Human Resources 167

Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The Leadership Planning Team, Human Resources and I decided that the ‘typical’ classroom and off-site would not be appropriate for this leadership development. The interviews supplied the development team with a current level of competency and areas for development. image credit. A 360 feedback process was initiated.

Leadership Development 138

Leadership Development Education Development Leadership 138

Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Walking into the entrance of a manufacturing plant, I saw a large banner that read: “TEAM Together Everyone Achieves More.” Fifteen minutes before I saw this banner the operations & human resources managers were telling me about their individual incentive program to increase output. Managers Can Change That.

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Performance Review Handbook System Objective 136

CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), effective onboarding can increase employee retention by 25% and improve productivity by up to 50%. If you are unsure about anything, don’t be afraid to ask your manager or HR representative for clarification. What about the individual?

Mentor 246

Mentor Press Release Learning-by-Doing Short-term 246

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Alice Snell follows up with More Human Than Capital posted at Taleo Blog – Talent Management Solutions. The always reliable Art Petty gives us a dose of caffeine to start the day with Leadership Caffeine: Learning to Ask for Help posted at Management Excellence. Mark Stelzner commits to giving all his best stuff away!

Leadership 199

Leadership Blog Human Resources Learning-by-Doing 199

Chart Your Course

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The concept of lean management derives from the manufacturing industry, where the focus is on the outflow of products rather than the waste that comes with it. In recent years, however, lean management has been expanded to include non-manufacturing functions , including human resources. Remove Wasted Resources.

Management 100

Management Lean Manufacturing Human Resources Environment 100

Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Recognition; Incentives; Interpersonal Support; Support for Making Progress; Clear Goals The results of a multi-year study of hundreds of knowledge workers show that what most managers believe , they ranked Recognition as the greatest factor, is wrong. More Information about the Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association 2012 Conference.

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Conference Workshop Motivation Human Resources 130

Mike Cardus

APRIL 8, 2013

Working with Managers and Executives the best ones that move the organization ahead are the ones who understand that management is: About completing your work through the work of others. And it is about time the Human Resources, recruitment, Organization Development people, and managers STOP the madness.

Human Resources 110

Human Resources Team Building Video Power 110

Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Over the years Dan McCarthy has established a reputation as a shrewd commentator on the state of leadership in contemporary management. Now in The Great Leadership Development and Succession Planning Kit, Dan has gathered these lessons in one volume that is – simply put – a must-read for anyone who manages anyone else.

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eBook Leadership Development Planning Development 223

CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), effective onboarding can increase employee retention by 25% and improve productivity by up to 50%. If you are unsure about anything, don’t be afraid to ask your manager or HR representative for clarification. What about the individual?

Mentor 227

Mentor Press Release Learning-by-Doing Short-term 227

Chart Your Course

JULY 27, 2021

However, the lack of face-to-face interactions and having to manage people spread across […]. The post The Extended Manager’s Guide for Managing Remote Teams appeared first on Chart Your Course International. The benefits are robust in terms of finances, time, and productivity.

Team 130

Team Management Finance Globalization 130

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Leading to Executives, Human Resources and team leaders grasping at the ‘Next Thing’ in order to cut the down on the felt mounting bureaucracy and dis-trust within the organization and team. We need more leaders and less managers ”. Below are some examples that I have come across. Be like the Japanese.

Team 138

Team Long-term Human Resources Bureaucracy 138

Great Results Team Building

MARCH 1, 2023

[link] The study on “collective intelligence” and team performance: Another study published in the journal PLOS ONE found that teams with high levels of “collective intelligence” – a measure of how well team members work together – tended to perform better on a variety of tasks and earn higher profits.

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Teamwork McKinsey Conference Survey 173

Chart Your Course

APRIL 7, 2017

And it points up the critical importance of starting off on the right foot with your new team. Becoming a first-time supervisor or manager may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s about putting the “human” in human resources. One principal hallmark of a leader is active listening.

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How To Human Resources Active Listening Skills 154

HR Digest

MARCH 12, 2020

Are you seeking career growth in human resources? If you want to follow a career in human resources, there are many options open to you. You can pursue the traditional role and become a human resource executive responsible for hiring, firing, onboarding, employee management, and engagement.

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Career Human Resources Outsourcing Compliance 87

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 9, 2013

Symptoms of a rush into leadership development 1 : No clear concept of what leadership is and how it relates to management and the roles that the people will fill with and without leadership accountability. Identification of needed accountability and authority of the organizations managers and employees.

Leadership Development 154

Leadership Development Skills Development Leadership 154

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 5, 2011

I have been thinking about the past 4 years (since September of 2007) the journey, friends and connections Create-Learning Team Building & Leadership has formed…and how happy I am that I was fired from my former employer! Plus it reminds of of the challenges of work, management and how being a leader in any industry is hard.

Team Building 114

Team Building Conference Objective Books 114

Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional! Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S. License.

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Human Resources Blog Welch Emotional Intelligence 113