As founder and president of Massachusetts-based Organizational Sustainability Consulting, LLC, Dr. Ari Betof works with nonprofits, membership organizations, corporations, and other institutions to help develop the skills of new and existing leaders. Specifically, Ari Betof provides top-level consultation on best practices in areas such as organizational change.
Handling change of any type within an organization can present significant challenges to leadership. Employees at any level - even an institution’s leaders themselves - can be extremely change-averse, and may therefore need coaching to build the kind of growth mindset that is more likely to result in success over the long term.
Experts note that a growth mindset is key to creating a truly agile, responsive organization, as it serves to edit out practices that no longer serve the mission of the organization and develop those that better support its strategic goals.
Leaders who demonstrate a mindset centered on change and growth are willing to admit mistakes and use them as lessons to make more informed decisions in the future. When an executive takes the time to visit with staff and clients and encourages employees to talk openly about challenges, frustrations, and possible solutions, he or she gains valuable insights that can contribute to the growth of the entire team and organization.
Facilitating a growth mindset at all levels of an organization can empower employees and executives to implement innovative and far-reaching change, allowing the organization to improve and adapt.
