The Growth Mindset
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The Growth Mindset
This course is part of Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization
Instructor: Lisa Montanaro
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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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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
- Characteristics of Growth Mindset People •15 minutes
- Skillset Stretch and Mindset Reframe •5 minutes
- Mindset Spectrum •10 minutes
- Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Statements •15 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
- Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Managers •10 minutes
- Best Practices of Growth Mindset•15 minutes
- Navigating Change •15 minutes
- Organizational Mindset Definitions •5 minutes
- Fostering a Growth Mindset •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
- How Your Mindset Shows Up •10 minutes
- Redemptive Story Reframing •10 minutes
- Feedback Statements •10 minutes
- Situations and Triggers •10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 20 minutes
- Your Own 5-Minute Pity Party•20 minutes
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Frequently asked questions
You'll learn how to recognize fixed and growth mindset patterns, understand what triggers them, and shift your response in work and career situations. It starts with the basics of mindset and self-assessment, then moves into roadblocks like limiting beliefs and negative self-talk before applying the ideas to leadership, feedback, setbacks, and change. Along the way, you'll practice tasks like reframing fixed-mindset statements or turning a setback into a more constructive next step.
No, you don't need prior experience with growth mindset before starting. The course is beginner-level and begins by defining fixed versus growth mindset before asking you to reflect on your own patterns. A willingness to think about your work habits, reactions to feedback, and career challenges will help, because the practice is built around self-assessment and workplace examples.
Yes, it's a good fit if you're new to the topic and want a clear introduction tied to real workplace situations. The course uses short lessons, guided reflections, and simple examples to help you recognize mindset patterns before moving into leadership, team culture, and setbacks. It may feel especially relevant if you're thinking about your career development or how you work with others.
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