The intersection of mindsets and self-regulated learning

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to address the intersection of two important areas related to employee development: mindsets and self-regulated learning. These concepts suggest opportunities for managerial influence over employee behavior which may ultimately enhance organizational culture and functioning.

Design/methodology/approach

The concepts of mindsets and self-regulated learning are connected in such a way as to yield some managerial approaches to generate positive outcomes for organizations. A brief summary of the relevant literature provides a base for the positive organizational outcomes that may be obtained through a manager’s combined understanding of these two concepts.

Findings

Understanding how the concepts of mindsets and self-regulated learning are related can provide managers with tools to be used in encouraging employees toward a strengthened ability to learn, adapt, and become more valuable to the organization.

Originality/value

Useful approaches to boosting employees’ inclination to learn, adapt, change, and improve performance are developed from existing academic research.

Citation

Lyons, P. and Bandura, R. (2018), "The intersection of mindsets and self-regulated learning", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 32 No. 2, pp. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-01-2017-0001