This course is part of the Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization

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Professional Skills for the Workplace SpecializationUniversity of California, Davis

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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.

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Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization

Beginner Level

At least 1-2 years of business experience.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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What you will 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.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 3 of 4 in the

Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization

Beginner Level

At least 1-2 years of business experience.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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Lisa Montanaro

Productivity Consultant, Success Coach, Business Strategist

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University of California, Davis

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Getting Started and Foundations of Growth Mindset

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.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 29 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes

8 videos

Welcome to the Growth Mindset!4mIntroduction to Thomas and Priya2mFoundations of a Growth Mindset5mBenefits and Characteristics of a Growth Mindset2m4-Step Mindset Shift Process3mThe Art of Becoming4mMindset Is A Spectrum4mOrganizations Can Exhibit a Growth Mindset1m

4 readings

A Note From UC Davis10mNew Pathways to Learning: Geeking Out on Neuroscience10mSelf-Reflection Journal Activity20mSelf-Reflection Journal Activity20m

4 practice exercises

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Statements15mCharacteristics of Growth Mindset People15mSkillset Stretch and Mindset Reframe5mMindset Spectrum10m

Week2

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Internal & External Roadblocks to Growth Mindset

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 17 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Organizational Mindset - Deep Dive

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.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 28 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

8 videos

Organizational Mindset 4mFostering An Organization3mFixed vs. Growth Mindset of Leaders3mFixed vs. Growth Mindset of CEOs2mGrowth Mindset Leadership2mPositivity Quotient3mGroup Think3mNavigating Change3m

4 readings

Self-Reflection Journal Exercise15mQualities That Lead to Growth Mindset in an Organization10mGrowth Mindset Change Qualities10mChange Exercise (Suggested Activity)30m

5 practice exercises

Organizational Mindset Definitions5mFostering a Growth Mindset15mFixed vs. Growth Mindset Managers10mBest Practices of Growth Mindset15mNavigating Change15m

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Dealing With Setbacks and Failures

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.

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 29 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes

7 videos

The Perfectionist Syndrome2mThe Five-Minute Pity Party4mRedemptive Story Reframe6mGiving and Receiving Feedback5mThomas Reframe Example2mReality Check of Growth Mindset2mCourse Summary and Moving Forward4m

3 readings

Self-Reflective Activity15mSelf-Reflection Activity30mHow to Develop a Growth Mindset in Your Career?10m

4 practice exercises

How Your Mindset Shows Up10mRedemptive Story Reframing10mFeedback Statements10mSituations and Triggers10m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM THE GROWTH MINDSET

by BJMar 26, 2021

Brilliant course!! Lots of great tips and strategies that you can apply to your every day!! Lisa, thank you so much for your time you put when creating this course and for sharing your knowledge!!

by CDec 14, 2021

I was able to learn a lot around mindsets and have a lot of resources to share with my team. Highly recommend for team leaders.

by RHJun 21, 2022

Quite informative and enjoyable. I learned alot about myself and my learning habits, reactions to mistakes and how to improve. It's very helpful and I highly recommend it.

by ARMay 3, 2022

Such a lovely and confidence building course. Pl do try it as it will definately influence you to look at failures in a very positive way, as a way forward and not backward

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About the Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization

This Specialization is intended for working professionals early in their career and for organizations who look to improve interpersonal relationship skills among their employees, clients, and customers.

Through four courses, you will explore the use of emotional and social intelligence, practice a formula for problem solving, cultivate a growth mindset, and build skills related to adaptability and resilience in an ever-changing environment. These skills show up in business relationships and communication and ultimately impact professional effectiveness. You will be able to demonstrate sound judgment by engaging in critical thinking to reach decisions and solve problems independently. You will be able to develop a competitive advantage by learning, adapting, and harnessing insights from past endeavors. You will assess your own expectations in your current or anticipated work roles and settings, and how those may align with or differ from what is required by employers and other stakeholders now and in the future.

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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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