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Micro-Learning Tools That Drive Results
To help executives see more clearly and drive better decision-making, we created several micro-learning programs. Each program introduces a tool enabling adult development. Leaders use their current situation or challenges as their learning opportunity to apply the tool rather than case studies or irrelevant hypothetical problems. Each tool is introduced in short learning engagements, optionally supplemented with one-on-one or team coaching.
Developing Your Mind Form (toward self-transforming)
This program presents the various stages of adult development from a leadership perspective. As we develop, various situations which we are subject to (fish in the fishbowl) become visible, and we become objective (the fish recognizes that it’s in a bowl).
Leaders examine their development and are introduced to 5 simple techniques that encourage growth, including unlocking rightness, belonging, conflict management, letting go of control and freedom from identity. The program consists of group training in the theory and techniques and follow-up one-on-one coaching.
Integrating Polarities
Many organizations struggle to integrate various polarities, such as customer-focused vs financial-focused. Often this leads to polarized conflict in organizations, which seems insurmountable. Polarities are situations where we must choose one or another – creativity vs structure.
Polarity mapping forces you to recognize that each pole has benefits and can lead to negative consequences if one pole dominates. No single viewpoint is likely to explain the totality of the situation, especially given the rapid pace of change modern business decision-making must contend with. Either/or problems can be managed using a visual representation of the opportunity costs of veering too far in any direction.
In this team-based intervention, leaders examine a complex polarity and learn how to apply the polarity map for better outcomes.
- Understand what is and isn't a polarity
- Understand how to map the polarity
- Understand how to integrate the two poles
- Develop strategies forward based on the polarity integration
Developing Systems Thinking
Another skill of a self-transforming mind is thinking in systems. This team-based program helps the team increase participants' awareness that systems work through individual relationships rather than anyone's contribution in isolation.
Teams will identify critical stakeholders, engage in relentless perspective-seeking and taking and gather feedback to develop a systems view of the environment. Using this system view and the laws of systems, the team will identify areas of opportunity to create better results.
This is a six-month engagement for the team to develop these skills (meeting monthly to encourage reflection and insight into this core skill).
Developing Emotional Mastery
Self-Transforming leaders understand how to leverage their emotions to foster creative, innovative environments. They increase effectiveness through stronger connection, increasing belonging and psychological safety. They are aware of the impact of their emotions on themselves and others, can label those emotions, and use them in a motivating way. The self-transformative mind can only separate the self from the situation if it is emotionally aware.
Emotional agility promotes happier, more productive, and more innovative workplaces. Moreover, the main driver of emotional agility is self-awareness. This group training includes an EQ assessment and is supplemented with one-on-one coaching.
Managing Motivation
Around 40% of motivation is intrinsic or independent, driven by the ability to perfect your craft and purpose. The Motivation Factor assessment lets you master your motivation by identifying your values, talents, and purpose.
Self-transformative leaders increase their team's performance by 40%, making a clear difference that managers often leave on the table. This program is a mix of group and individual coaching. Leaders learn how to manage their motivation and encourage motivation in others.