Developing a Growth Mindset

September 17, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Link in the Loop, 621 N. Skinker Blvd. , Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63130
Dates OfferedTimeLocationTarget Audience
September 17, 20241 p.m. – 4 p.m.Link in the Loop
621 N. Skinker Blvd
Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63130
RM 301
All WashU Staff
(Leading Self)

Your mindset can significantly impact your success and resilience. By understanding and applying a growth mindset, you can transform your behavior and make intentional choices in your approach to challenges, feedback, and continuous learning. People with a growth mindset achieve ever-higher levels of performance and unlock their potential by embracing the process of improvement and fostering a proactive approach to personal and professional development.

In this course, participants will explore the transformative work of psychologist Carol Dweck and learn to recognize key characteristics associated with a growth mindset. Participants will also learn practical strategies for developing and applying these characteristics to transform their beliefs about learning and intelligence.

Participants will learn to: 

  • Define growth mindset
  • Recognize key characteristics associated with a fixed mindset, distinguishing them from a growth mindset
  • Understand how mindset influences individual behavior, learning, and responses to challenges
  • Recognize and transform fixed mindset self-talk into growth-oriented affirmations, cultivating a more optimistic and resilient mindset
  • Develop strategies to foster a growth mindset culture within their teams or workplaces, encouraging collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning

Competencies: Adaptability and Change; Continuous Learning; Self-Awareness; Collaboration and Teamwork

Audience:  Professional Development (All WashU Staff)

Facilitator: Katie Nolen, Learning and Development Specialist

Katie is passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning and facilitating learning programs that empower all employees to reach their full potential in an inclusive, supportive environment. She is a life-long learner and uses her background in education to help staff develop skills and competencies for both professional and personal success.

An important note: This session is being held in-person at the Link in the Loop building.

No-Show and Late Cancellation Fees:  Cancellations received less than five (5) business days prior to scheduled class will result in a $50 cancellation fee charged to their department. If you’re no longer able to attend, please drop your registration in Workday Learning.   

In case of illness or another emergency, please contact HR-LearnandDevelop@wustl.edu. Exceptions to the above guidelines are on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the L&D team.  

Questions:
Contact HR-LearnandDevelop@wustl.edu

All programs are subject to change.

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