Research:
Growth mindset in the workplace
New research by TalentLMS explores the critical role of a growth mindset at work. The report reveals the missing growth skills, how AI impacts continuous learning, and key obstacles in developing a growth mindset culture.
Mindset drives profits: 80% of executives agree that employees’ growth mindset directly contributes to revenue growth.
Key takeaways
AI hinders learning
53% of executives think that generative AI will hinder the development of a growth mindset in the workplace.
Key to future wins
89% of senior leaders agree that future business success will depend on leaders who embody a growth mindset.
Fueling org success
88% of executives say a growth mindset is important for organizational success, emphasizing its critical role.
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More research highlights
Belief-behavior mismatch
While 96% of executives believe they have a growth mindset, only 45% of employees think their executives demonstrate a growth mindset.
Learning drives retention
52% of employees would leave their current job for a company that offers more opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Unlocking growth mindset:
Culture, skills, and leadership
Insecure leaders block growth
One in five executives reports that leaders who block others’ progress to preserve their own power hinder a culture of growth.
Top missing skill: Active listening
The top three growth mindset skills lacking in the workplace are active listening, critical thinking, and time management.
Driving growth through culture
A positive and supportive workplace culture is the strongest motivator for employees to develop their growth mindset.
Roadblocks to learning and growth
What’s stopping the seamless adoption of a growth mindset in the workplace? To find out, we examined roadblocks on the organizational and individual levels. Turns out, fear of failure is the top-voted barrier to a growth mindset culture for senior leaders and employees. It is followed by dealing with feedback and resistance to change.
Leaders recognize that skill gaps can derail change: 34% of surveyed leaders and managers agreed that skill shortages could hinder their company’s ability to successfully navigate change. However, that knowledge isn’t being matched with action.
Growth mindset pays off
Our research revealed that a growth mindset offers numerous benefits for organizations. Specifically, 64% of senior leaders underscored enhanced productivity and performance as a key benefit. The graph on the left shows the wide-reaching impact of a growth mindset, including improved company culture and employee engagement, greater organizational innovation, and more.
A roadmap to a culture of growth:
What leaders find important for creating a growth mindset culture
Leading by example
An overwhelming 90% say that leaders should lead by example to foster a culture of growth.
Continuous development
87% emphasize offering continuous learning opportunities across the company.
Learning from mistakes
84% highlight normalizing discussions around failure and learning from mistakes.
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