This document discusses the mindset of contributors versus non-contributors. It provides examples of how contributors see problems as opportunities to find solutions, focus on goals over procedures, consider new possibilities, and overcome fear of failure. In contrast, non-contributors see problems not solutions, strictly follow procedures whether goals are met or not, only consider known options, and fear failure. The document aims to illustrate traits that differentiate a positive, growth-minded contributor approach versus a limiting non-contributor approach.

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PREPARED BY : ASST. PROF. VATSAL D. PATEL
MAHATMA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF
TECHNICAL EDUCATION &
RESEARCH CENTRE, NAVSARI.

2. Contributors approach the various situations in their life and workplace with a unique
mindset. This mindset we call, the ‘Contributor Mindset’.
The first aspect of the Contributor Mindset is the Contributor’s willingness and
capacity to find solutions.
When faced with a challenge, the Contributor’s first response is : “Can we find a
solution?” This is unlike a Non-contributor who may respond to the challenge by
trying a little and giving up, blaming others, or finding excuses to cover up the issue.

3. But this is not all. The Contributor also finds a solution. In other words, the
Contributor develops the capacity to find solutions through continuous practice and
learning from other Contributors.
Thus Contributor see solution not problems whereas Non-contributor see problems
not solution.

4. Non-contributors are often “rigid” about the procedure or their own way of doing
things instead of focusing on the goal.
Non-contributor only follows the rules and set procedures given to him. So when
situations come up that are different from the usual, he is unable to handle them, does
not know what to do and refuses to do anything about them.

5. He does not care whether the goal is met or not – as long as he is safely within the
rules.
Non-contributors strictly follow the procedure and rules whether the goal is met
within a time or not.
Follow
the strict
procedure

6. Contributors are focused on goals and find appropriate methods to achieve them
within the framework of the system.
Contributor is focused on the goal that needs to be achieved in the situation and he
wants to achieve that goal. So he takes the effort to find an appropriate way to achieve
that goal without breaking the rules.
Let us find a
way to
achieve the
goal

7. Few doctors tell their patients that he/she will start the treatment after he feels the
form even during emergency.
On the other hand some doctors will request their patients that while he starts
treatment meanwhile they should fill up the form and other formalities.

8. Contributor : Lalit modi –
The game changer
Position : Indian premier league
launcher and ex. President of BCCI
Achievement : Give chance to State players and find new local talent.

9. Non-contributors do not consider new possibilities in their thinking.
Non-contributor sees only the obvious or known options that are regularly being used
by him and others. Even if someone else comes up with a new alternative, he does not
want to consider it. Result - his advice to clients is limited and does not fully meet
their needs.

10. Contributors consider new / alternate possibilities in their thinking.
Contributor looks for alternatives, generates and tries out unusual ideas, goes deeper
to innovate and find a completely different solution that is “right” for the case in hand.
As a result – his clients are happy with his advice because it perfectly matches their
needs.

11. “The airplane stays up in the air because it doesn’t have the time to fall…”
When the world was thinking of ways to speed up travel on land and water , they
came up with a completely new idea of travel by Air…!!!
Orville Wright Wilbur Wright

12. Suppose a manager of LIC asks his agents to complete 50 policies in 10 days.
Then Non-contributor agent will say at a first instant that no it is not possible. Even
without trying he gives up and creates a negative atmosphere and demotivate his
group members.
On the contrary Contributor agent may accept the challenge and find a way to
complete his challenge within a time. This will create a positive atmosphere and
motivate his group members.

13. Non-contributors fear failure. For them, life is about safety and protecting themselves.
Non-contributor is afraid of taking up any new decision because of the risks involved.
Thus he ends up being too conservative in his business decisions and his business
does not grow.
I will lose
confidence
What will
happen to
my image?

14. Contributors overcome their fear of failure. For them, life is an adventure and full of
challenges.
Contributor actively reduces the risks involved in any new business by experimenting
and trying out on a small scale – then if it works, he takes it to a larger scale; if it
doesn’t work, he either improves and retries or he learns from the mistakes to move
on. Thus his business keeps growing.
Failure will become
stepping stone of
success
This experience will
help us to improve
the project

15. “Failure is simply an opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently”
- Henry Ford

16. The first woman officer in the IPS.
Voluntarily retired from post of Director General.
Host and judge of the popular TV series "Aap Ki Kachehri"
She has also founded Navjyoti India Foundation and the India Vision Foundation.
One of the prominent members of the India Against Corruption(IAC) along with Anna
Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal.