Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

The improving economy has prompted many companies to reinvest in their employees through team building activities. With the purse-strings less tight, leaders try to create a fun atmosphere and help team members bond with each other. By engaging in cooperative team building activities – not competitive ones.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 14, 2013

The images and comments are from a full day Team Building & Employee Engagement Kick-Off program held at the Rochester Institute of Technology RIT. Outcomes of the Team Building included; Have fun and connect in an informal environment. Enhanced inter and intra departmental+ team communication and collaboration.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 6, 2018

And therein lies what I consider the (all too) often missing link in awesome team building – the proper training of these supervisors. Plus, taking these critical cogs in the wheel out of circulation for even a few days can certainly be a burden on the operation. More specifically, the leadership training.

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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

DECEMBER 29, 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 Activities + Simulations 2011. DTC Operator. The DTC Operator can work to release Psychological Inertia. 12/30/11 – Blog article.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Operation. This one can get personal, but can be vital in an intrapersonal or team building context. The process of finding a name will help you get to root cause and brings some levity to the scene. Name Your Anger. What’s really ticking you off? Name that frustration. Naming your anger helps you sift through the source.

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Stress Team Building Team Creativity 481

Next Level Blog

AUGUST 28, 2014

As you take on more and more scope in your leadership role, you can’t continue to operate as the go-to person who acts as if you’re personally responsible for everything that happens. General Leadership Organizational Development Team Building effective delegation leadership development personal effectiveness'

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Delegation Team Building Leadership Development Operations 279

Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Current Method / Better Way Matrix Team Building Activity. Team Project tool to create shared language of progress & regress. Every company, team and person has established patters of What, Where, When, Who and How something gets done. Can break inertia (stuckness) in how your project team operates.

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Team Building Team Handbook Project 122

Mike Cardus

JUNE 25, 2012

For team development and team building to happen the facilitator must have knowledge and understanding of how to actually build the team. Read ‘ Sometime I Feel Like Team Building is Sweet Frosting on a S**t Cake ’. the response to the team building facilitator during the activity; e.

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Great Results Team Building

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

As a leader, youll gain valuable insights into team sentiment and operational roadblocks that might otherwise go unnoticed. By closing the loop, youll build a reputation as a leader who listens and acts a quality that inspires loyalty and drives team performance. The key is follow-through.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 27, 2010

ABOUT Contact Us Create-Learning.com Get Connected Facebook LinkedIn RSS Feed Log in Join and Receive 9 Team-Building & Leadership Activities:That work and allow people to learn from the experience. A teambuilding program that is fun, and teams leave better than when they arrived?” All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Key Takeaway: To maximize the Integrator style, organizations should: Promote Teamwork: Create opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration and team-building activities. Their strengths include: Organizational Skills: Designing efficient workflows and operational frameworks.

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Management Leadership Efficiency Teamwork 367

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 25, 2011

ABOUT Contact Us Create-Learning.com Get Connected Facebook LinkedIn RSS Feed Log in Join and Receive 9 Team-Building & Leadership Activities:That work and allow people to learn from the experience. Situation Marketing team consisted of 12 people. Contact Mike Now To bring results to your team. All rights reserved.

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Case Study Team Building Team Leadership 110

Mike Cardus

MARCH 26, 2012

Leading team building & leadership consulting, coaching and training for several different sectors, levels of organizations, and people. Front line employees need hands-on real time concrete process training to improve their work in a day to day operations. Manufacturing is a place of that I enjoy working.

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Team Building Training Team Teamwork 122

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

JUNE 13, 2011

This is when you take the facts (from A nalyze the A ction) and determine what will continue to develop solutions within the team and organization. i N still-i N ternalize-i N stitutionalize –> Now the action and continued development of operating procedures and metrics for best practices are developed.

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Team Building Team Metrics Leadership 145

Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 24, 2022

If you want to take this on as a team challenge, our BECOME team-building exercise is a great way to encourage and facilitate deeper conversations. . 67% of the employees in our courageous cultures research said their manager operates around the notion of “This is the way we’ve always done it.”

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Learning-by-Doing Team Reputation Definition 585

Lead Change Blog

MAY 7, 2019

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Stephanie shares: “ Leadership self-care includes practical actions you can achieve to take care of yourself as a leader and ensure you’re operating at the highest level.

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Mike Cardus

JANUARY 21, 2013

I have written about DTC Operator before here and here. Innovation Tool: DTC Operator from Michael Cardus. DTC operator continues to be one of my favorites for working with teams that feel stuck or just cannot move out of their own way to explore the system and problem in a different way. What do you think?

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Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Dimension Time Cost Operator. Dimension Time Cost Operator (DTC) – is a tool for for seeing problems differently exploring ideas of extremes in size and cost. The DTC Operator can work to release Psychological Inertia. Generally the DTC Operator is used in solving more tangible, mechanistic problems.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Start by immersing them in the company’s structure, culture, and key operations, ensuring they understand both the formal and informal aspects of the organization. Facilitate introductions with key team members and stakeholders to build trust and rapport quickly. A detailed integration plan is critical.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? Priority number two is team building and talent management. Which hat, or hats do you wear? CEO…that title sounds good doesn’t it?

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Team Building. Laura Schroeder of Working Girl provided Resilience Starts with Operational Excellence. Communication. Jennifer V.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Team Building. Sean writes: “ Not all leaders seek or appreciate the ideas that will allow them and their teams to become truly great.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While AI can enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive innovation, it also brings challenges such as ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues. Diversity in AI teams can reduce biases in algorithm design and implementation, leading to more equitable and effective AI solutions.

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Strategy Ethics Scenario Planning Leadership 142

Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 9, 2011

I watched as the local technical operations manager presented the weekly operating statistics on the overhead projector. It was their regular weekly meeting, and since I didn’t want to disrupt their normal “flow&# , instead of using the time to speak, I simply asked to sit in and observe the meeting.

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Team Building Operations Team Commitment 248

Terry Starbucker

JUNE 23, 2013

When leaders want to know how their team building is doing, they just need to listen to their teammates pass information down through the ranks. In fact, there is a specific “tell” that comes down to the use of a single word.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Developing the Leadership Team. In some cases, leaders delegate team-building to their head of HR. If people on a leadership team don’t believe that the leader sees team development as one of his or her most critical roles, they’re not going to take it seriously, and it’s not going to be effective.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

When working on the team, they spend time assessing and thinking about these types of questions. Do all team members embrace the team’s mission, goals, and values? Do all team members have the required skills and motivation? What type of team building activity would help the team?

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Team Building. Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting contributed How to Resolve Team Conflicts When You’re Working From Home.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Many people think of Experiential Learning as being synonymous with its various applications: internships role-plays or even team-building ropes courses. It makes explicit a process that can empower you, your teams and organizations to turn mere potential into reality. Why is Experiential Learning worthy of your attention today?

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Learning-by-Doing Process Uncertainty Report 375

Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

I N THE PAST DECADE, the corporate world has seen a seismic shift in how it operates. The Erosion of Traditional Corporate Culture A strong corporate culture will influence how team members interact and conduct business. Teams operating within a strong culture share a set of values, beliefs, and behaviors.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 17, 2020

This should be followed by an ongoing investment into their development both individually and as a team. The best ways to achieve this are through training and team building exercises. Therefore, getting the recruitment process under control should be the first item on your agenda. There is no stronger foundation for success.

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Operations Comparison Audience Learning-by-Doing 114

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It’s about cultivating a diverse pool of talent that reflects the world we operate in and the clients we serve.” Overcoming Challenges in Building a Diverse Leadership Team Building a diverse leadership team involves recognizing and addressing obstacles such as unconscious bias and systemic barriers.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help avoid conflicts. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The machine ran continuously with eight various machine managers & operators. Each machine manager & operator was responsible for only their area of the machine and its operation. During a scheduled machine maintenance different machine managers decided to work with their operators on improvements. Resolution.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

The number of activities a CEO takes on can certainly vary based upon skill sets, stage of corporate maturation, and the talent level of the rest of the executive team. The tips mentioned above will help you build a formidable organization, make better use of your time, and insure operational performance gains across the enterprise.

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