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Changing Mindsets: From Fixed Thinking to Free Thinking

Unlock creativity and innovation by loosening rigid patterns of thought and eliminating limiting beliefs.

Created byRoss Maynard
BeginnerUpdated Nov 6, 2025

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleRecognise the factors that shape our mindset and ways of thinking
  • check_circleIdentify and challenge limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns
  • check_circleApply curiosity-driven approaches to problem solving
  • check_circleDesign and implement low-risk, low-cost experiments for learning and innovation
  • check_circleBuild your self-confidence and resilience
  • check_circleReframe problems for innovative solutions

About This Course

"Changing Mindsets: From Fixed Thinking to Free Thinking" is a practical course designed to help individuals and teams unlock creativity and innovation by loosening rigid patterns of thought. Through a blend of psychology, self-reflection, and hands-on exercises, the course explores why our thinking becomes fixed—examining the influence of biology, upbringing, culture, personality, and situational factors.

Participants learn how to identify and challenge limiting beliefs, including negative self-talk and imposter syndrome, using proven tools such as cognitive reframing, curiosity—based questioning, and experimentation. The course offers practical strategies to cultivate a growth mindset—developing curiosity, embracing uncertainty, and learning through low-risk pilots and experiments.

Beyond individual mindset, the programme emphasises how organisational culture shapes thinking. It provides guidance on engaging people for innovation by creating safe spaces for experimentation, valuing contributions, and fostering a sense of purpose and belonging.

By the end of the course, learners will have a clear framework for freeing their thinking, empowering themselves and others to approach challenges with openness, confidence, and creativity - laying the foundation for a culture of sustainable improvement and continuous learning.

Course Content

1 activity • 6 videos • duration: 1h 17m

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Changing Mindsets: From Fixed Thinking to Free Thinking6 videos • 1.3 hours
  • videocamL1 What Governs How We Think
    Duration 24:39
  • videocamL2 Shaking Beliefs
    Duration 13:50
  • videocamL3 Tackling Stubborn Beliefs
    Duration 10:33
  • videocamL4 From Fixed Thinking to Free Thinking
    Duration 8:24
  • videocamL5 Pilots and Experiments
    Duration 11:57
  • videocamL6 Key Learning Points
    Duration 8:04

Your Instructor

Ross Maynard

Business author and consultant, specialising in performance measurement and improvement

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I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in the UK and work as an author of business courses and a process improvement consultant. I have over 30 years' experience and live near Stirling in Scotland, with my wife, daughter and Cocker Spaniel. I aim to make my courses accessible and understandable. My courses focus on business topics including KPIs, performance measurement, approaches to business improvement, Agile and Lean. I hope you enjoy my courses.

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What Students Are Saying

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    Nice content and presentation

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    Absolutely

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    Angie S.
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    Awesome seminar. Can use these ideas in personal and professional dealings.

Frequently Asked Questions

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