A one-page summary of the key differences between the fixed mindset and the growth mindset (concepts developed by Prof Carol Dweck from Stanford University). Growth mindset has been shown to be significantly predictive of long-term success in a variety of areas, including acedemic success.

1. Performance
Mindsets
Consulting
Growth Mindset
Source: Carol Dweck
Goal is to Look Smart Goal is to Learn
Fixed Mindset
(INATE TALENT)
Growth Mindset
(DEDICATION & PRACTICE)
Reject tasks where might
make a mistake
Seek out challenging
tasks
Conceal problems/errors Open about mistakes
Ego connected to performance
(develops vulnerability)
Ego connected to effort
(develops resilience)
Fail to live up to potential –
Performance plateaus early
Improvements in performance
seen consistently over time
Developed with performance
praise and feedback
Developed with process or
effort praise and feedback
Feedbackfocussedonhowpeople
applythemselvesonthejob
Feedbackfocussedonwhatisachieved
andhowintelligentpeopleare