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This course is currently being delivered in a shortened, live, virtual format.
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Individuals with a fixed mindset believe both intelligence and talent are things we are born with. They respond negatively when they fail which leads them to be less likely to try something new, now or in the future, for fear of failure or fear of not being seen to fail.
In the workplace this can lead to behaviours such as covering up mistakes, blaming others and ignoring constructive feedback. They are easily threatened by others’ achievements which can lead to controlling behaviour, both in how they handle and take credit for their own work and how they treat colleagues and subordinates. The ramifications of a fixed mindset are poor for individual development as well as team cohesion and the culture of an organisation.
Those with a growth mindset believe talents and abilities can be developed, thereby appreciating the value of mistakes and criticism. They feel empowered to pick themselves up to find a solution, seize challenges, and find the success of others inspiring rather than threatening.
From a leadership perspective, this course encourages reflection on the benefits a growth mindset culture can bring to an organisation and whether an emphasis on striving for success could be inhibiting risk taking and hindering learning through fear of failure; rather than success evolving from failure and employees learning and developing from this.
The benefits to participants include:
Any staff member looking to develop themselves and/or their team would benefit from this course.
Developing a growth mindset enables people to venture out of their comfort zone and instead of seeing challenges as threatening, see them as exciting opportunities to enhance their abilities and continue to grow.
This can be of particular value to organisations in, or planning, a period of change, as it helps individuals sit more comfortably with uncertainty, be more honest about their feelings of vulnerability and not feel fear when presenting ideas that might not be received positively.
Research and Background
The growth mindset is based on over 35 years of research, much of it led by Professor Carol Dweck of Stanford University. Those with a growth mindset do not fear failure and are willing to put themselves forward for a challenge. They believe that with effort and good instruction everyone has the capacity to succeed, particularly when this is viewed as a chance to grow.
Dweck’s research has shown that when children read and learn about the brain they discover how malleable it is, and how it grows and changes when responding to a challenge. As a consequence, they are more likely to carry on and try again if they don’t succeed. This knowledge encourages them to have a thirst for learning, welcome a challenge, look for alternatives, value effort and not see failure as something permanent – in other words, they develop a growth mindset.
"Really enjoyed it, can apply to practice. Really enjoyed exercises –
Learned about self. Very relevant pitched just right."
"Very useful. Thoroughly enjoyable and looking forward to implementing with the team."
Delegates are introduced to skills which will increase their confidence when facing the pressures and difficulties of today's challenging workplace. A highly interactive course which includes a variety of tools and exercises.
A 1-day course which helps those with management responsibility to both improve their own personal resilience as well as learn how they can support the resilience of those they manage through a variety of exercises and facilitated discussions.
Training for a whole team to come together and learn what is needed, in a relaxed and informal environment, to collectively build their resilience. Each member will leave understanding the role they play in crafting a supportive, unified and high performing team.
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"We wanted to provide a course that taught useful and practical coping strategies that our members could put into place straight away. In Equilibrium’s experience showed us that they could provide this, and they tailored the course perfectly."
"In-Equilibrium recently presented Mental Health Awareness to Managers in all of our area offices. The training was really well received and all of the trainers were praised for their in-depth knowledge and understanding."
"The training was very well received by staff who now all intend to implement the session’s practical tips and techniques into their existing roles. A large proportion of the staff rated the facilitator and their delivery as excellent and their only recommendation was for a further and longer session!"
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