cultivating a growth mindset
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Cultivating a Growth Mindset for Effective Adaptation
in Today’s Dynamic Workplace
Dr. Kay DennisDept. of NursingPark University
Career Path
• Nursing – Clinical practice & education• Distance Learning Administration• Dept. Chair, Adult Education (M. Ed.)• Fulbright Scholar – Latvia, 2010
Needed:
Agility & flexibility in today’s dynamic workplace
Adaptive expertise to expand skill setsGrowth mindset to support such
versatility & development
“Macro” effects
Fewer resources Smaller hierarchy Blurred boundaries Use of teams Re-invented management
“Micro” level - human piece
Not “pro-active” as neededLittle attempt to anticipate, prepare,
interveneIn demand:
Cognitive competenciesNon-cognitive competencies
Non-cognitive competencies
Coping with change Social networking Trust Conflict resolution Negotiation
Psychological Safety risk
Critical with frequent changes… Knowledge base Rules Expectation to collaborate Decisions needed quickly
Google research - perfect team
Psychological safety Dependability Role structure & clarity Meaning of work
Adaptive expertise Plan ahead … ready with Plan B Anticipate, respond positively Take on new challenges, roles Think quickly during sudden change Persist Remain calm
New “adaptability” habits Relax your reliance on the rule book Be more open-minded Make little changes in daily routine Be an “early adopter” of something Be receptive to alternative solutions Accept surprises
Areas for leader developmentHarvard University -
Anticipate Challenge Interpret Decisions Align Learning
Growth Mindset
• Dr. Carol Dweck – Stanford University
•Mindset = Mental attitudeGuides how we interpret & respond
• All ages
Growth mindset behaviors Focus on effort & persistence Take risks Seek challenges Focus on strategies for learning Reflect – what works/not Focus on improving Work hard
Praise… The learning processes selected Effort applied Strategies used Choice made Persistence demonstrated“You’re so smart!”
Classroom teacher behaviors Demonstrate belief they can learn Remind them of gains in their learning “Effort brings success” Model enthusiasm & intrinsic motivation Monitor vocal tone & gestures
Encourage Challenge cont’d.
Classroom teacher behaviors
Use real-world applications Set intermediate goals Allow some independence (projects) Evaluate the task, not the student Praise effort and acknowledge progress
Building a Growth Mindset Teach it directly – open discussion & sharing
Acknowledge struggle – no shame
Emphasize challenge, not success
Ensure tasks are meaningful, worth mastering
Encourage visualization of high performance
Building a Growth Mindset
Grade for growth – “NOT YET” Emphasize resilience & long-term success Praise process, not ability Convey the joy of challenge Highlight progress & effort
Culture of risk-taking
Today’s child: “Mistakes are part of learning.”
Tomorrow’s adult: “I create and innovate!”
GRIT TenacityCommitment“Staying power”
Major life challenge to young peopleDr. Angela Lee Duckworth – Univ. PA
Ourselves as learners
How would you describe your mindset?
Which mindset would you prefer to live by?
Your students? Employees who report to you?
Your children?
It’s not only about your job…
Reflect… The last time you received casual
feedback on a task.
Your reaction?
And … around the house?
Favorite quotation …
If you have read, but failed to understand, then your efforts are just a barren toil.
Yunus Emre (1240-1321)
Krisjanis Barons 1894-1915
The life of a man is as spotted as a woodpecker’s stomach. (Latvian proverb).
Events follow and cover each other like roof chips. And for him who goes through life
with clear aim and clear conviction, the roof of his life is waterproof and he worries not about the storms that pass by.
Cultivating a Growth Mindset for Effective Adaptation
in Today’s Dynamic Workplace
Dr. Kay [email protected]