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Reflecting on the past before moving forward
Worksheet

 In the space below, write 3-5 sentences describing a situation where you did a ​Pro tip
great job communicating. Diagnose which part of EPIC you did well. For example,
did you make a strong emotional connection with your audience? ​Set a calendar reminder for
the end of course to come
 Then, write 3-5 sentences describing a situation where you faced challenges back and revisit your
communicating. Which part of EPIC might have helped you in the moment? reflection. Consider the
following questions:
Choose a professional or personal context. Give concrete examples of each situation,
and most importantly—be honest with yourself ­ Where have you
improved over the
​Enter text here… duration of the course?
­ Where do you still face
challenges?
­ What will you do to
address those
challenges?

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Setting learning intentions – Empathy
Worksheet

​Learning intentions are most useful when it’s time to build new skills and knowledge—and they’re crucial in the
rapidly changing world of work. You will get more out of a learning experience if you go in with a clear intention
​Actions to explore
​In order to shape that intention, consider what you want to celebrate in the future when it comes to Empathy. Ideas for bringing your learning
Take a moment to consider
intention to life
 What might be meaningful or important for you to accomplish in the next six months?
 What type of capability or mindset do you want to practice, learn, discover, or develop?
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​ ext week, try to integrate a mindset
​An example of an Empathy intention: “Because building stronger relationships is important to me, I want to practice goal into your morning routine (e.g.,
digging deeper in conversations by asking open-ended questions” "Today I'm going to actively
recognize when I’m in an "over here"
​What will you do? Pick an idea from the “Actions to explore” list or think of your own mindset and move to an "over there"
mindset”)

​Enter text here… ​Find an accountability buddy at work.

Ask them to observe the ways they
see you demonstrating/not
demonstrating an "over there"
mindset and offer to do the same for
How did it go? Once you’ve taken that action, reflect on the experience them
Schedule a quick coffee chat to
​Enter text here… debrief–or ask them to send you an
email/message when they notice
something that stands out

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Setting learning intentions – Purpose
Worksheet

​Learning intentions are most useful when it’s time to build new skills and knowledge—and they’re crucial in the
rapidly changing world of work. You will get more out of a learning experience if you go in with a clear intention
​Actions to explore
​In order to shape that intention, consider what you want to celebrate in the future when it comes to Purpose. Take Ideas for bringing your learning
a moment to consider
intention to life
 What might be meaningful or important for you to accomplish in the next six months?
 What type of capability or mindset do you want to practice, learn, discover, or develop?
​Set a calendar reminder for 2-3
​An example of a Purpose intention: “Because creating a shared purpose is important to me, I want to discover how to
weeks from now and include your
align with my team prior to meetings to ensure we’re all engaged”
learning intention. When that alarm
goes off, check in with yourself about
​What will you do? Pick an idea from the “Actions to explore” list or think of your own your progress

​Enter text here… ​Try to eliminate or reduce the length

of your next meeting by seeing how
many agenda items you can handle
offline via email beforehand
How did it go? Once you’ve taken that action, reflect on the experience

​Enter text here… ​Circulate your next meeting agenda

at least 24 hours prior to the meeting
and ask for suggestions from
attendees

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Setting learning intentions – Insight
Worksheet

​Learning intentions are most useful when it’s time to build new skills and knowledge—and they’re crucial in the
rapidly changing world of work. You will get more out of a learning experience if you go in with a clear intention
​Actions to explore
​In order to shape that intention, consider what you want to celebrate in the future when it comes to Insight. Take Ideas for bringing your learning
a moment to consider
intention to life
 What might be meaningful or important for you to accomplish in the next six months?
 What type of capability or mindset do you want to practice, learn, discover, or develop?
​Have a coffee chat with a colleague
​An example of an Insight intention: “Because it is important to me to be clear and concise about my ideas, I want to and tell them about your learning
practice structuring my information so I can more clearly articulate my perspective” intentions and the meaning behind
them. Share some ways you plan to
​What will you do? Pick an idea from the “Actions to explore” list or think of your own act on the learning intentions and
see if they have any other
suggestions
​Enter text here…
​Start your next email with the 'so
what' governing thought in the very
first sentence with supporting points
to follow. Ask your colleagues for
How did it go? Once you’ve taken that action, reflect on the experience feedback

​Enter text here… ​Reach out to someone you know

who has mastered the skill you’re
working on. Get their feedback and
ask for their ideas on how to improve

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Setting learning intentions – Conversation
Worksheet

​Learning intentions are most useful when it’s time to build new skills and knowledge—and they’re crucial in the
rapidly changing world of work. You will get more out of a learning experience if you go in with a clear intention
​Actions to explore
​In order to shape that intention, consider what you want to celebrate in the future when it comes to Conversation. Ideas for bringing your learning
Take a moment to consider
intention to life
 What might be meaningful or important for you to accomplish in the next six months?
 What type of capability or mindset do you want to practice, learn, discover, or develop?
​At your next meeting, try focusing on
​An example of a Conversation intention: “Because it is important to me bring all of myself to my work, I want to
improving just one of the elements of
develop my ability to incorporate and tell personal stories to strengthen my messages”
style (e.g., vocal emphasis). Rotate
practicing one element every
​What will you do? Pick an idea from the “Actions to explore” list or think of your own meeting

​Enter text here… ​Volunteer to present something at

your next meeting among leadership

How did it go? Once you’ve taken that action, reflect on the experience

​Enter text here… ​Close your meetings by following up

with a team member to hear their
reflections

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