Little Big Experiment©
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
The current rate of change means leaders must master new ways of leading. In addition to setting the direction and implementing it effectively, leaders must unleash their team’s natural curiosity to explore and find new, better, and more efficient ways of working.
Today’s leaders must find the balance between execution and purposeful experimentation. Purposeful experimentation empowers employees to make good decisions on their own and accelerate innovation and improvements.
GRIST’s Little Big Experiment© is a 13-week, on-the-job, practical experiment that inspires teams to find new solutions to their business problems. The aim is to identify small changes that yield big results.
‘An idea that is developed and put into action
is more important than an idea that exists only
as an idea.’
— Edward de Bono
Key components
Define the problem
Ideate possible micro-behavioural solutions
Plan implementation, including communication and activities
Apply ACDC coaching methodology
Review progress and check in with peers/facilitator
Pivot what’s not working and amplify what is
Embed new habits with the team
Document and celebrate success
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Program outcomes for participants
Equips leaders with the skills and tools to:
identify and rectify performance problems through leadership activities
engage their team early to understand the root (behavioural) cause of the problem
ideate on and experiment with solutions
support the team to change behaviour
measure the impact of the change
recognise success or pivot quickly if the solution isn’t having an impact
deliver results
innovate and refine approach
Program duration
Little Big Experiment© is a project-
based program across 13 weeks
1-2 day face-to-face launch
3 x 3-hour face to face or VILT masterclasses
3 x 1-hour work-in-progress
check-ins (virtual)
Pre-work
Optional: self-paced coaching online. Learn more at: gristconsulting.com.au/the-gist