15 Jan Leadership Nudge® 291 – Don’t Prove, Improve

To invoke the improveThe play at the end of redwork where we pause to reflect on what we have learned. Improve comes from reflection of the past and modification of current plans, process, designs in order to do or make something better in the future. Improve is the domain of the “Get Better” self. play, the people who do the work should also lead the process to improveThe play at the end of redwork where we pause to reflect on what we have learned. Improve comes from reflection of the past and modification of current plans, process, designs in order to do or make something better in the future. Improve is the domain of the “Get Better” self. the work. This takes a shift in mindset from protecting the “Be Good” selfThe part of the self that wants to project and protect an image of competence in the world, deserving of praise and recognition. The “Be Good” self needs to be tamed in order to play the improve play. to embracing the “Get Better” selfThe part of the self that wants to grow and get better. The get better self yearns for learning and is seeking and curious. The “Get Better” self needs to be active for the improve play.. The language shifts from “Be Good” (“I gave it my best effort”) to “Get Better” (“I know exactly what I would do differently next time”).

Learn more by reading the IBL Blog – How to improve work in 5 steps