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Experience

Experience can act as a positive catalyst for performance by providing individuals with practical understanding gained through pa...

Levers

Experience

When someone encounters a discouraging situation—such as harsh criticism, public failure, conflict with a manager, or being overl...

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Experience

Experience can act as a positive catalyst for performance by providing individuals with practical understanding gained through past situations, challenges, and outcomes.
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Pages 243 and 244 of the Better Deck.

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Experience

Experience can act as a positive catalyst for performance by providing individuals with practical understanding gained through pa...

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Experience

When someone encounters a discouraging situation—such as harsh criticism, public failure, conflict with a manager, or being overl...

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Experience

Experience can act as a positive catalyst for performance by providing individuals with practical understanding gained through pa...

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Experience

When someone encounters a discouraging situation—such as harsh criticism, public failure, conflict with a manager, or being overl...

FRONT OF CARD

Front text

Extracted from page 243.

1. Does the individual draw on past experiences to make informed decisions or solve problems?
2. Are they able to recognise patterns or anticipate challenges based on what they have previously encountered?
3. Does their experience help guide others or improve the team’s ability to handle complex situations?

E X P E R I E N C E ‘ + ’

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AS A ‘DRIVER’ FOR POSITIVE PERFORMANCE

BACK OF CARD

Back text

Extracted from page 244.

1. Has the individual experienced a specific event that changed how confident or motivated they feel about their work?
2. Has their behaviour changed since the experience (for example, becoming more cautious, withdrawn, or less engaged)?
3. Do they refer back to the negative experience when explaining current challenges or hesitation in their role?

E X P E R I E N C E ‘ -

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Better The Deck

AS A ‘DRIVER’ FOR NEGATIVE PERFORMANCE

FRAMEWORK CONTEXT

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  • Round 5 - Connect to Catalysts Diagnose the catalyst-level enhancers and diminishers shaping performance outcomes.
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