Overview
Explore the concept of mindsets and their impact on personal growth and workplace dynamics in this 48-minute conference talk from GOTO Aarhus 2012. Delve into the research-backed differences between fixed and agile mindsets, examining how they influence reactions to success, failure, and perceptions of others. Discover the connection between mindset and stereotyping, and learn how adopting an agile mindset can foster creativity, innovation, and cooperation in both professional and personal settings. Gain practical suggestions for cultivating an agile mindset, including tips for parents and managers. Understand the broader implications of agile thinking beyond software development, and how it relates to continuous improvement and adaptability in various aspects of life.
Syllabus
Intro
The Agile Mindset
Research
Fixed Mindset
Reaction to Failure
Work Hard or Strategy
How You Feel About Others
Agile Mindset
Experiment
Stereotypes
Managers
Pygmalion
Goals
Suggestions
What do I tell my kids
Agile is about
The fixed mind stereotype
Taught by
GOTO Conferences