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Opportunity mindset workshop

Transform challenges into opportunities for growth

Develop an opportunity mindset that transforms obstacles into chances for growth and innovation. This reframing skill enhances resilience and creativity.

40 minutes
reflection

Overview

Develop an opportunity mindset that transforms obstacles into chances for growth and innovation. This reframing skill enhances resilience and creativity.

Learning objectives

  • Reframe challenges as opportunities
  • Develop opportunity-seeking habits
  • Create innovation practices

Instructions

Develop opportunity mindset:

1. List current challenges 2. Reframe as opportunities 3. Identify hidden benefits 4. Create opportunity questions 5. Design exploration practices

Steps

1

Challenge inventory

10 minutes

List current obstacles

2

Reframing exercise

20 minutes

Find opportunities

3

Practice design

10 minutes

Create ongoing habits

Pro tips

  • •Ask 'how might this help?'
  • •Look for learning opportunities
  • •Consider long-term benefits

Example outcome

5 reframed challenges with identified opportunities and action plans

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