01/18/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/18/2022 10:35
In this series introducing the concept of transformational fitness, I've shared two strategies for building fitness: Adopt a Growth Mindset and Create Safe Spaces. In this last piece, I'll focus on the role of learning & celebration in sustaining fitness.
Teams who live and breathe retrospective practices promote a culture of continuous improvement & learning. The rhythm of reflection & celebration serves as an energizer for teams, motivating them and sustaining transformation success.
Of the three strategies I've shared, this is by far the easiest to implement. The learning and celebration strategy provides almost immediate benefits, particularly to the team's overall growth. To implement it successfully:
Like learning practices, celebrations are an easy, quick win, too. Here's the catch; you must celebrate the successes AND the failures. Embracing the concept of failing forwardcombines all of the strategies covered in this series; fosters a growth mindset and psychological safety, and promotes learning within the organization.
A celebration can be expressed in many ways, especially since COVID transformed how we work, communicate, and so much more. Whether celebrating successes, failures, individuals, or teams, we ultimately want the recognition to support employee engagement, team empowerment, and transformation goals. To do this, answer these questions:
Learning and celebration can be a powerful lever in sustaining the energy needed for transformation success and fitness. Creating opportunities for reflection and learning are deeply connected with celebration and recognition. Industrializing these practices will be a catalyst for improving transformational fitness in your organization.
In this series, I've introduced the concept of transformational fitness and given you three reliable strategies that, when practiced together, develop stamina, resilience, and endurance:
Transformational fitness comes from applying these strategies in the work of transformation. Individuals, teams, and leaders must practice & apply new skills, while also building personal and team confidence. Only then can they achieve a level of transformational fitness to drive large-scale change that sticks.
Got stories, ideas, or questions? Share them with me in the comments.
Related links:
Transformational Fitness, Part 1: Are You Fit for Transformation
Transformational Fitness Series, Part 2: Build Enduring Teams
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