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Foster a Dynamic Learning Mindset

Organizations struggle to increase innovation at the necessary pace of change to remain competitive, and they need employees to continuously learn and grow in order to do so. A static mindset that does not learn from failure or feedback, avoids risk, and does not value effort hinders these desired outcomes.

For employees to continuously learn and own their professional development, they must change their mindset from static to dynamic learning. This change not only requires that employees shift their mindset, but also demands that the organization has mechanisms in place to enable them and that HR has the processes to support them.

Foster a Dynamic Learning Mindset (DLM) in your organization at three levels: the broader organizational level, the integrated HR level, and the employee level. A DLM has five tenets that speak to building resilience in employees, promoting innovation and creativity, and fostering a commitment to diligent personal growth.

Developing a DLM starts at the top, and senior executives–including the CHRO–must embody, vocally support, and truly live and learn the tenets. This will show all employees that the organization is serious and committed to this project. Once you’ve enabled a DLM at the organizational level, the HR department must support the tenets throughout each HR function, starting with competencies as the foundation. Finally, train employees on what a DLM is and give them the tools they need to succeed.

It’s important to note that most organizations focus on one or two DLM tenets to help drive success, but it is the active focus on all five tenets and the practice of them in unison that truly make the difference between small scale success or widespread achievement. Fostering a DLM is a continuous and active process. Passivity is not an option. Achieving DLM integration will require modifications to HR functions. Keep culture in mind to avoid making changes that are not culturally aligned.

This blueprint will help:

·        Provide a foundation to your employees for a learning ability that will enable them to be resilient in the face of organizational change

·        Take the necessary steps to ensure that employees have support from the organization and HR

·        Foster innovation and creativity in your workforce

·        Scale a dynamic learning mindset up or down to help all employees drive their own development

·        Your team to understand the tenets of a dynamic learning mindset and how it can benefit the organization

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