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Grit in Action: Driving Results Through Consistent Effort


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Allan Papares
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A micro-learning course empowering Wilcon Depot employees to drive results through passion, perseverance, and consistent effort, based on Angela Duckworth’s 'Grit'.

Here is the course outline:

1. Welcome to Grit in Action

Orient learners to the course purpose, structure, and the importance of grit for achieving long-term success at Wilcon Depot.

Course Orientation & Objectives
Defining Grit
Why Grit Matters at Wilcon
Talent vs. Effort: Effort Counts Twice
Preview & Self-Reflection
Essay Assessment: Demonstrating Grit at Wilcon Depot
Quiz: Introduction to Grit and Its Importance at Wilcon Depot
Course Project: Reflecting on and Applying Grit at Wilcon

2. The Core Components of Grit

Break down passion and perseverance, showing how effort compounds to outperform talent in retail performance.

Passion: The Compass
Perseverance: The Engine
Effort Compounds Over Time
Introducing Growth Mindset
Synergy: Passion + Mindset
Essay Assessment: Synthesizing the Core Components of Grit in Retail Performance
Quiz: The Core Components of Grit
Course Project: Applying the Core Components of Grit at Wilcon Depot

3. Cultivating a Growth Mindset

Explore how believing in the ability to improve fuels persistence, laying the psychological groundwork for grit.

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
The Science of Neuroplasticity
Mindset Language & Self-Talk
Cultivating Mindset on the Floor
Mindset Self-Assessment
Essay Assessment: Applying Growth Mindset to Drive Grit at Wilcon Depot
Quiz: Cultivating a Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset in Action: Applying Grit on the Sales Floor

4. Linking Mindset to Daily Action

Translate growth-mindset principles into on-the-floor behaviors that demonstrate consistent effort with customers.

Belief to Behavior Bridge
Setting SMART Micro-Goals
Customer-First Routines
Real-Time Feedback Loops
End-of-Day Reflection
Essay Assessment: Applying Growth Mindset and Grit to Daily Actions
Quiz: Linking Mindset to Daily Action
Course Project: Turning Growth Mindset into Daily Customer Service Excellence

5. Designing Consistent Habits

Introduce habit-formation techniques—cue, routine, reward—to hard-wire perseverance into everyday tasks.

Habit Loop Basics
Identifying Personal Cues
Designing Effective Routines
Choosing Meaningful Rewards
Tracking & Tweaking Habits
Essay Assessment: Applying Habit Formation to Your Work at Wilcon Depot
Quiz: Designing Consistent Habits
Habit Loop Project: Designing and Tracking a Consistent Workplace Habit

6. Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles

Provide tools for reframing setbacks, regulating emotions, and sustaining effort during peak retail challenges.

Mapping Common Obstacles
Cognitive Reframing Tools
Emotional Regulation Tactics
Leveraging Support Networks
Creating a Bounce-Back Plan
Essay Assessment: Applying Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles at Wilcon Depot
Quiz: Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles
Overcoming Obstacles: Action Plan Project

7. Turning Failure into Growth

Use real Wilcon scenarios to practice extracting lessons from mistakes and reinforcing gritty behaviors.

Redefining Failure
Growth Mindset in Setbacks
After-Action Review Method
Service Recovery Playbook
Locking In Lessons Learned
Essay Assessment: Applying Grit and Growth Mindset to Turn Failure into Growth
Quiz: Turning Failure into Growth
Course Project: Transforming Setbacks into Growth Opportunities at Wilcon

8. Measuring Progress and Staying Motivated

Teach methods to set milestones, track performance, and use feedback loops that keep effort aligned with goals.

Setting Meaningful Milestones
Leading vs. Lagging Indicators
Visual Progress Dashboards
Celebrating Small Wins
Course-Correcting with Feedback
Essay Assessment: Measuring Progress and Staying Motivated
Quiz: Measuring Progress and Staying Motivated
Progress Tracker Project: Applying Grit to Achieve Your Goals

9. Sustaining Long-Term Momentum

Combine habit loops, obstacle strategies, and progress tracking into a sustainable system for continuous improvement.

Integrating Habit & Goal Systems
Weekly Review Ritual
Preventing Burnout
Peer Accountability Circles
Continuous Improvement Cycle
Essay Assessment: Sustaining Long-Term Momentum at Wilcon
Quiz: Sustaining Long-Term Momentum
Sustaining Long-Term Momentum: Personal Action Plan Project

10. Course Wrap-Up and Personal Grit Roadmap

Summarize key insights and guide learners in crafting an individualized action plan to apply grit on the job.

Key Insights Recap
Personal Grit Assessment
Crafting the Grit Roadmap
Commitment & Accountability
Resources & Next Steps
Essay Assessment: Designing Your Personal Grit Roadmap
Quiz: Applying and Sustaining Grit at Wilcon
Personal Grit Roadmap Project
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