Promise Informed is a Growth Mindset

Recognizing that the Promise Informed Framework is influenced by numerous factors is crucial. It is not a single practice; instead, it is a thoughtfully designed engagement framework that integrates researched best practices, established scientific neurology, and principles of success.

Developing a Promise Informed mindset is the starting point for Promise Informed thinking. Thus, grasping the concept of mindset is beneficial for learning about the Promise Informed Framework.

This blog will examine the conditions and effects of fixed and growth mindsets.

NOTE: A growth mindset supports Promise Informed practices and outcomes.

The excerpts below are taken from "Mindsets: What They Are and Why They Matter" by Gary Klein, Ph.D. These will aid in our exploration and highlight the differences between fixed and growth mindsets.

According to Dr. Klein:

• A mindset is a belief that shapes how we approach situations — influencing how we interpret events and determine our actions. Mindsets enable us to identify opportunities, yet they can also lead us into self-defeating patterns.

• Fixed vs. Growth Mindsets. When we possess a fixed mindset, believing our abilities are inherent, failure can be unsettling as it leads us to question our competence. Conversely, with a growth mindset, we anticipate enhancing our abilities, viewing failure as an opportunity to identify areas for improvement. Individuals with a fixed mindset aim to prove themselves and become defensive when their mistakes are pointed out, assessing themselves based on their failures. Those with a growth mindset often demonstrate perseverance and resilience after making errors, becoming more motivated to put in greater effort. You can imagine the significant impact this fixed vs. growth mindset can have on our lives.

• Mindsets are not merely any beliefs; they are beliefs that shape our responses and inclinations. They fulfill several cognitive roles. They help us frame situations by guiding our focus to the most crucial cues, preventing information overload. They propose sensible goals, giving us clarity on what we should aim for. They prepare us with logical actions, eliminating the need to figure out what to do. When mindsets become ingrained, they define our identity and potential.

• A remarkable feature of mindsets is their ability to change rapidly, and the significant impact these changes can have. Unlike skills that require repeated practice, mindsets can occasionally undergo dramatic transformations.

• Mindsets hold significant power and changing them can be rapid and transformative.

Promise Informed embodies a growth mindset. It is created and nurtured using the systems, standards, beliefs, and practices that form the Promise Informed Framework. For more details about Promise Informed, please reach out to us via our website.

"The new innovation in education, business, and life is your mindset." ~ The Promise Group