Many of us already know that having a growth mindset means that we believe our natural talents and abilities can be developed, whereas with a fixed mindset we believe that they can not. This course goes much deeper than this surface-level description of what constitutes a growth mindset, suggesting that we never just have either a growth or a fixed mindset, rather they work on a continuum.
We begin by identifying why we should develop a growth mindset in the ever-changing world that we live in. We then go a level deeper to explore the importance of our beliefs and where we are putting our focus, before considering how all of this impacts on how we relate to making mistakes, receiving feedback, applying effort, and overcoming challenges.
By completing this course, you will more easily be able to switch off your internal ‘auto-pilot’ system to consciously reflect on whether your thinking is more growth or fixed, with the knowledge to continuously challenge how you can develop more of a growth mindset, more of the time.
Course Key Concepts: Growth mindset, Fixed mindset, Growth mindset Vs. fixed mindset, What is a growth mindset, Why do I need a growth mindset, How to develop a growth mindset, Online courses on growth mindset.
Prerequisites
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Learning Objective
- Identify the difference between a growth mindset Vs. a fixed mindset.
- Recognize the essential elements and components that will help you to determine whether you have more of a growth mindset or a fixed mindset.
- Explore your personal development opportunities to develop a growth mindset.
Last updated/reviewed: July 11, 2025
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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
- Introduction to How to Develop a Growth Mindset 1:33
- Why do We Need a Growth Mindset 2:00
- The Difference Between a Growth Mindset and a Fixed Mindset 6:13
- Where does your mindset come from 3:36
- Introducing the Essential Elements 1:50
- Mistakes 1:52
- Effort 1:52
- Challenge 2:16
- Feedback 2:00
- Reflecting on the essential elements 6:44
- Three top mindset tips 3:19
- Identifying Personal Development Opportunities 5:00
CONTINUOUS PLAY
SUPPORTING MATERIAL
- Slides: How to Develop a Growth Mindset PDF
- How to Develop a Growth Mindset Glossary/ Index PDF
- Workbook: How to Develop a Growth Mindset PDF
REVIEW AND TEST
- REVIEW QUESTIONS quiz
- FINAL EXAM exam
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