The Growth Mindset

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The Growth Mindset

Name: The Growth Mindset
Rating: 4.7924662402274345 (1407 reviews)

This course is part of Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization

Instructor: Lisa Montanaro

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1,407 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

9 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Analyze beliefs and actions that contribute to a growth mindset within an organization.
Evaluate opportunites to increasingly develop a growth mindset.
Apply practices that foster growth mindset within an organization.

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Are you interested in expanding your career, and want to be a more creative and innovative employee who embraces problems and challenges, and thrives in those circumstances?

This course will help you determine if you have a fixed mindset or growth mindset, the triggers to watch for when falling into a fixed mindset, and how to transition to a growth mindset. Throughout this course, we will look at several ways in which you can help facilitate a growth mindset in the workplace. To help create environments where each individual has the chance to reach their greatest potential (think productivity), stay motivated on the job (think retention), and continue to develop their skills and knowledge base in a progressive and meaningful way (think life-long learner). One of the most important lessons you’ll learn in this course is that mindset is shifted from moment to moment through recognition and practice. You will be able to learn the process for shifting your mindset that you can turn back to long after the course ends to continue your Growth Mindset journey.

In this module, you will be able to define and discuss the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. You will be able to identify your own mindset given a situation or arena and measure your baseline. You will be able to use a process to help shift your mindset and examine the benefits and characteristics of having a growth mindset. You'll discuss where growth mindset fits in the workplace.

What's included

8 videos4 readings4 assignments2 discussion prompts

8 videos Total 29 minutes

Welcome to the Growth Mindset! 5 minutes
Introduction to Thomas and Priya 3 minutes
Foundations of a Growth Mindset 5 minutes
Benefits and Characteristics of a Growth Mindset 2 minutes
4-Step Mindset Shift Process 3 minutes
The Art of Becoming 4 minutes
Mindset Is A Spectrum 4 minutes
Organizations Can Exhibit a Growth Mindset 2 minutes

4 readings Total 51 minutes

Course Navigation and Safety Statement 1 minute
New Pathways to Learning: Geeking Out on Neuroscience 10 minutes
Self-Reflection Journal Activity 20 minutes
Self-Reflection Journal Activity 20 minutes

4 assignments Total 45 minutes

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Statements 15 minutes
Characteristics of Growth Mindset People 15 minutes
Skillset Stretch and Mindset Reframe 5 minutes
Mindset Spectrum 10 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 35 minutes

Measure Your Baseline 15 minutes
Practicing the Mindset Shift 20 minutes

In this module, you will be able to identify both internal and external roadblocks to the growth mindset. You will discover myths of the growth mindset and begin to identify your own limiting beliefs. You will be able to examine and reframe negative statements caused from your limiting beliefs. You will apply a no negative self-talk rule and be able to overcome the comparison trap syndrome.

What's included

4 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt

4 videos Total 17 minutes

External Roadblocks to Growth Mindset 7 minutes
Limiting Beliefs 3 minutes
Comparison Trap Syndrome 4 minutes
Negative Self-Talk 3 minutes

1 reading Total 15 minutes

Triple 3 Exercise - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 15 minutes

3 assignments Total 35 minutes

Myths About Growth Mindset 10 minutes
Reframe Exercise 15 minutes
Comparison Syndrome Mindset Manifestations 10 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Rephrasing Your Own Statements 10 minutes

In this module, you will be able to define organizational mindset and compare and contrast the differences between a fixed mindset organization and a growth mindset organization. You will discover the organizational culture depending on the type of mindset. You will help foster a growth mindset within your organization and identify the qualities that lead to a growth mindset. You will be able to recognize the type of mindset at the leadership level within an organization and apply best practices for growth mindset at the workplace. You will be able discuss the positivity quotient and how it impacts your team. You will be able to foster a culture of collaboration versus group think and be able to successfully navigate change with a growth mindset.

What's included

8 videos4 readings5 assignments3 discussion prompts

8 videos Total 28 minutes

Organizational Mindset 5 minutes
Fostering An Organization 3 minutes
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset of Leaders 4 minutes
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset of CEOs 2 minutes
Growth Mindset Leadership 3 minutes
Positivity Quotient 4 minutes
Group Think 4 minutes
Navigating Change 3 minutes

4 readings Total 45 minutes

Self-Reflection Journal Exercise 15 minutes
Qualities That Lead to Growth Mindset in an Organization 10 minutes
Growth Mindset Change Qualities 10 minutes
Let's Practice! 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 60 minutes

Organizational Mindset Definitions 5 minutes
Fostering a Growth Mindset 15 minutes
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Managers 10 minutes
Best Practices of Growth Mindset 15 minutes
Navigating Change 15 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 35 minutes

Examples of Fixed Mindsets 10 minutes
Best Practices for Growth Mindset at Work 15 minutes
Overcoming Group Think 10 minutes

In this module, you will be able to overcome the perfectionist syndrome. You will be able to identify how your mindset will show up. You will be able to practice the five-minute pity party and apply a growth mindset to move forward. You will be able to reframe a situation and make it redemptive. You will be able to apply best practices to giving and receiving feedback and be able to identify that there is a balance to practicing a mindset.

What's included

7 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

7 videos Total 29 minutes

The Perfectionist Syndrome 3 minutes
The Five-Minute Pity Party 4 minutes
Redemptive Story Reframe 6 minutes
Giving and Receiving Feedback 5 minutes
Thomas Reframe Example 3 minutes
Reality Check of Growth Mindset 3 minutes
Course Summary and Moving Forward 4 minutes

3 readings Total 55 minutes

Self-Reflective Activity 15 minutes
Self-Reflection Activity 30 minutes
How to Develop a Growth Mindset in Your Career? 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 40 minutes

Situations and Triggers 10 minutes
How Your Mindset Shows Up 10 minutes
Redemptive Story Reframing 10 minutes
Feedback Statements 10 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 20 minutes

Your Own 5-Minute Pity Party 20 minutes

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Lisa Montanaro

University of California, Davis

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