Topic 4 Growth mindset skills
‘These skills enable individuals to be resilient and to continually learn and adapt. They can be divided into three sub-groups: persistence, tenacity and resilience; flexibility and adaptability; and future orientation.’ (YBI,2018, p.20)
Today: Persistence, tenacity and resilience
Tomorrow
Grit
Grit is passion and perseverance in pursuit of a long-term achievement, with no concern for rewards or recognition along the way. Researchers have demonstrated that grit is a better predictor of success than academic grades and other traditional measures.
Agility
Agility is the ability to quickly change a course of action while maintaining control. Young entrepreneurs must be able to re-engineer themselves and their businesses as needed, while maintaining focus, passion, and value alignment.
*Source: YBI. (2018). Entrepreneurial soft skills for the future: a scoping study. Youth Business International.
Today: Future goals, optimism and motivation
Tomorrow
Active learning skills
Learning is vital for entrepreneurs, as is the ability to unlearn and relearn as necessary. Active learning is related to metacognition, the awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes. As such young entrepreneurs must take responsibility for their own professional and personal growth, and proactively find new sources of, and approaches to, knowledge.
Motivation to continuously learn
Along with active learning skills, young entrepreneurs must maintain a high level of motivation to continuously learn. Doing so, even in bite-size increments, is essential for remaining relevant and competitive in business..
*Source: YBI. (2018). Entrepreneurial soft skills for the future: a scoping study. Youth Business International.