From Checklists to Succes
Navigating Change: The Uplevelers guide
At Choose To Thinq, we focus on helping teams and individuals stay future-relevant by what we call a systematic upleveling in a shape-shifting world. But what exactly does upleveling entail?
Go back a few years, or maybe even a couple of years, maybe as recent as the pandemic. Back before then, progress in life followed a more predictable path, almost like following a school curriculum. This "playbook" of sorts dictated what we should learn to steadily climb the ladder of success.
Today’s world, however, is vastly different. There is no set syllabus; the questions we face in life often come from unexpected angles, demanding a different approach to learning and growth.
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The Uplevelers Toolkit
As Ramanand said, ‘A Quiver of Diverse Arrows’ is what is needed in this dynamic world. Achieving future relevance isn’t about sticking to one tried-and-true method. Just like investors manage portfolios to mitigate risk and capitalize on diverse opportunities, uplevelers gather a variety of skills, mental models, and best practices to prepare for anything the future may bring.
Our toolkit doesn’t solely consist of arrows; it also includes knives and other armaments – symbolic of a blend of defence and offence strategies. The beauty of this approach is in its variety and adaptability. You never know which tool will be most useful tomorrow, which is why a well-rounded, ever-evolving toolkit is critical for those who wish to stay continuously relevant.
The Mindset of an Up-Leveler
An upleveler demonstrates a mindset rich in constant learning, cross-pollination of ideas, reflection, and curiosity. This proactive learning habit isn’t confined to reacting to urgent changes but is an ongoing, lifelong process. The recent global disruptions underscore the need for such a mindset, although it’s a necessity that should have been prioritised well before these upheaval events.
Teams, as aggregates of individuals, must adopt a similar mindset. The continuous evolution and adaptability required for individuals to thrive must cascade into the collective efforts and strategies of teams as well.
The Succes Framework
This concept, from the book "Made to Stick," helps us understand what makes certain communications or ideas "sticky". This ensures they are memorable and impactful whether they are rumors on social media or legendary business stories. Catch this full episode on YouTube.
The Checklist Manifesto
From Atul Gawande's book, this framework underscores the importance of creating checklists and systems for efficiency and error reduction, applicable across diverse fields ranging from medicine to aviation.
The Switch Framework
From the book "Switch," this framework delves into the role of habits, drawing from extensive research on behavioural change and the psychology of habits. These are just a few examples, and our quiver of tools goes much deeper, interconnecting in fascinating ways to provide multi-dimensional leverage for tackling future challenges.
Conclusion:
With Choose To Thinq, we’ll explore how these tools have been instrumental for us and how they can significantly benefit you as well. The goal is to break down valuable insights so that you, too, can build an effective uplevelers toolkit. We are excited to embark on this journey with you and look forward to exploring these ideas that are key to thriving in an ever-changing world. Do remember to follow our YouTube channel where we post 5 times a week.
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