A look into sustainable transformation starting on the individual level.
- 20th century skills
- Oct 30, 2023
- 2 min read
The 4C's – Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity – are crucial for modern, efficient teams. They are central components of the 21st Century Learning Framework, designed to equip individuals for today's globalized world (P21, Partnership for 21st Century Learning). For instance, an agile development team, through open communication and collaborative tools like Jira or Trello, can implement projects more efficiently and creatively.
Efficient teams are characterized by a high sense of self-efficacy, a concept introduced by Bandura (1977). It describes the confidence in one's abilities to overcome challenges. A team that believes in its capabilities, for example, can respond more rapidly to market changes and develop innovative solutions.
Self-efficacy promotes a sense of connection and autonomy, backed by Deci & Ryan's Self-Determination Theory (2000). Further more Self-efficacy helps to fight and cope with stressful situations, while motivating the individual to face upcoming challenges in life. Self-efficacy influences personal and professional decision-making processes throughout the course of one's life (Betz and Klein, 1996; Markman et al., 2002). A team member who feels connected with colleagues and the company's mission is more motivated and satisfied in their work.
Such workplace well-being, supported by research from Diener et al. (1999), not only leads to better health but also to an increased willingness to take responsibility. A team leader who feels good might, for example, be more willing to take on additional projects or assist a colleague during challenging times.
Ultimately, this readiness to take responsibility contributes to creating sustainable and generative cultures within companies. In a corporate context, this could mean that teams taking responsibility help promote eco-friendly practices or initiate social responsibility projects.
Generative cultures are those that promote continuous learning, innovation, and a proactive approach to challenges. They foster environments where feedback is welcomed, and failures are seen as opportunities for growth rather than setbacks.
If you now look back you will see a feedback loop of positivity and sustainable growth 😊
In conclusion, the 4C's are indispensable in agile transformations. They foster efficient teams, enhance self-efficacy, strengthen well-being, and motivate responsibility-taking, ultimately leading to more sustainable and generative corporate cultures. For organizations in transformation, www.burlakcoaching.com offers agile coaching, including 4C based coachings, to guide and support your journey.
References:
21st Century Learning Framework (P21, Partnership for 21st Century Learning)
Self-efficacy concept introduced by Bandura (1977)
Deci & Ryan's Self-Determination Theory (2000)
Research from Diener et al. (1999) on well-being
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