- 2025-03-19
Personal & Team Growth: It Starts with Us!
Embracing Change for Individual and Team Success
As technology evolves rapidly, personal growth is becoming just as crucial as professional development.
At ATD24, Jennifer Recla, Founder of Recla Coaching & Consulting, explored four key dimensions of self-improvement and team success—how to identify and overcome obstacles, build a strong foundation for teamwork, implement effective interventions, and extract valuable lessons for professional and organizational growth.
Speaker: Jennifer Recla, Founder & Owner, Recla Coaching & Consulting
Topic: Getting Our House in Order: It Starts with Us!
Contributor: Wei-Fan Lai, Deputy Director, eHRD – Financial & Service Division
The Four Key Dimensions of Growth
Jennifer Recla emphasized that intentional self-development is the foundation of both personal and professional success. She outlined four essential areas to focus on:
- Overcoming Obstacles – Identifying barriers like time constraints, resource limitations, and motivation issues.
- Building a Strong Team – Establishing trust, psychological safety, and collaboration as fundamental team values.
- Implementing Interventions – Leveraging coaching, retreats, and structured development dialogues.
- Extracting Lessons Learned – Gaining insights from past challenges and mistakes to refine strategies.
Through real-world examples, Recla demonstrated how to integrate these principles effectively into personal and organizational growth.
Taking Control of Your Own Growth
Recla stressed that self-improvement must be deliberate—focusing on what we can control, rather than external, uncontrollable factors. She encouraged:
- Setting clear goals for personal and professional development
- Making time and space for growth amid busy schedules
- Using self-assessment tools like Gallup CliftonStrengths and Insights Discovery to enhance self-awareness and teamwork
Her insights underscored the importance of balancing personal and team growth, offering practical strategies to achieve both effectively.
延伸資料：Dr. Edward J, Kelly 2014 Adult Development: The Three Major Transformations
Insights from the Research Center
While the session was primarily aimed at HR professionals, the lessons resonated deeply with technical roles, such as R&D professionals.
Breaking Through Growth Barriers
The discussion on obstacles made me reflect on the challenges I face in both work and personal development. Time constraints and increasing responsibilities often push self-improvement aside. However, Recla’s approach—prioritizing growth as a core responsibility—is a powerful shift in mindset. Her suggestion to schedule dedicated learning time resonated strongly, reminding me that continuous learning is just as critical as daily tasks.
Peer Learning and Team Development
Recla’s intervention strategies, such as peer coaching and structured professional dialogues, highlighted the value of shared learning experiences. The concept of peer learning sessions particularly stood out—fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and collective problem-solving within teams.
Lessons from Challenges
Her emphasis on embracing failures as growth opportunities was a powerful reminder. Developing a growth mindset means actively seeking new challenges, experimenting with innovative solutions, and continuously refining skills. This perspective is invaluable—not only for personal development but also for building a resilient, future-ready team.
Final Thoughts
Jennifer Recla’s session provided actionable strategies to balance personal and team growth effectively. By integrating deliberate self-improvement, structured learning interventions, and a proactive mindset, we can create a more supportive, high-performing work environment—empowering both individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.
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