Embedding Growth Mindset in the Workplace

With_____________, people believe their basic qualities, like intelligence or talent, are simply fixed, innate traits that cannot be developed. They also believe that talent alone creates success—without effort

• Fixed Mindset

• Growth Mindset

• NInja Moves

• Warrior mindset

With ________ _______, people believe that their most basic abilities (including intelligence) are malleable qualities, potentials which can be developed and increase with the right strategies and effective effort, and this makes them more resilient. They are motivated by the understanding that the brain is like a muscle which can be strengthened when exercised.

• Great Thinker

• Fixed Mindset

• Growth Mindset

• Genious

What style of mindset do these statements indicate?

“The main thing I want when I do my work is to show how good I am at it, rather than giving more importance to learn things with my teammates".

• Growth Mindset style in Goal- Setting

• Fixed Mindset style in Goal-Setting

What style of mindset do these statements indicate?

“I would spend less time on this work assignment from now on.”

“I would try not to take this work assignment ever again.”

• Strategies After Failure for an Employee with Fixed Mindset

• Strategies After Failure for an employee with Growth Mindset

What style of mindset do these statements indicate?

"I would work harder in this work assignment from now on.”

“I would spend more time learning for this new work  assignment”

• Strategies After Failure for an Employee with Growth Mindset

• Strategies After Failure for an Employee with Fixed Mindset

Too often, personality tests are interpreted as a permanent reflection of who we are. They are used to categorize us as being a certain type of person who is suited to or cut out for a limited number of roles. This implies we are not fit for other roles because we aren’t the right “type”.  These tests certainly have their place in an organization. But if they are not used appropriately, they can contribute to a ____________ culture in the organization.

• Fixed Mindset

• Growth Mindset

In a culture where people are defined by their role, challenges pose a particular risk. Mistakes or failures are perceived as evidence that they aren’t suited for that position, threatening their identity. So, people avoid challenges and difficult tasks and tend to stay in their Comfort Zone. And when they do make a mistake, they are more likely to cover it up rather than address it.

• True

• False

In a ____________work culture, feedback offered by managers is often received as criticism. People see feedback as a questioning of their suitability to be in their role.

• Fixed Mindset

• Growth Mindset

The more growth-oriented way of using a personality test is to begin with the question: What role would you like to have in our organization?

In this environment, the test is used to determine how well a person’s current strengths match a particular role. It identifies areas for future development.

• True

• False

A Growth Mindset is not growth; it is simply the understanding that growth is possible. It is also an invitation to grow, and the foundation of the agile and persistent Learner.

• True

• False