Your Process SUCKS!

THE PROCESS IS BROKEN.

The woman became upset with me, because she thought that her work is valuable because of a little extra effort, that is totally wasted and NOW you have nail polish that looks very sloppy on the counter and the problem is not fixed. The woman is frustrated and the problem still exists.

Planning, Delegation, Accountability + FUN! why is fun last?

I realized today that sometimes I get wrapped up in trying to prove that team building activities are more than fun. While arguing the learning, the fun can be removed from the initiative. It is alright to have fun!

It is acceptable and effective to have fun at work and training.

Landscape Architects + Botanical Gardens = Team Building Excellence

Joy Kuebler Landscape Architects(JKLA) is a team that Team Building & Leadership Facilitation Experts, like me dream of. Smart & Talented people, who are creative, fun, really want to be there, and are part of the solution. Having the program at the Buffalo & Erie Botanical Gardens made the entire day such a success! In … Continued

Team Building & Leadership – Facilitating Awesomeness!

Don’t take my word for it. Below are 2 great testimonials from a professional development keynote speech. Mike, thanks for all your hard work during our recent staff development programs.  You were amazing as always!  I was so pleased that you were able to engage our entire group, keep them focused, laughing, while meeting  our … Continued

Notes from 2 hours of programming with Adult non-profit staff.

Below are my notes on a program design. Program length 2hours… Objectives: Increase team work within staff Develop a process to strengthen communication within and between departments Develop a process to strengthen collaboration (information sharing, best practices) within and between departments. Respect for the experience, diversity and talents of team members and departments 150 people. … Continued

Great Team Dynamics Include

Great team dynamics include; Identify a leader Establish roles & responsibilities + discuss what each person ‘brings to the table’ Establish a set of goals & objectives Establish an agenda for managing time to complete the task/meeting Establish a method to determine how they will reach agreement Establish ground rules for their meetings Proper & … Continued