Curriculum Outline: AQ Workshop at Hinge

Adapting with Agility: Building AQ for Personal and Professional Growth

Workshop Objective

To equip Hinge employees with the tools to enhance their Adaptability Quotient (AQ), fostering resilience, innovation, and effective problem-solving in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Target Audience

Hinge employees across all departments, especially those in leadership, product development, and customer engagement roles, seeking to improve their adaptability skills.

Workshop Duration

3 hours (Including breaks and interactive activities)

Curriculum Outline

1. Welcome and Introduction (15 minutes)

  • Objective: Set the stage for the workshop and establish its relevance to Hinge's culture and goals.

  • Welcome by facilitator(s).

  • Brief overview of AQ: What it is and why it matters.

  • Connection to Hinge’s mission of fostering meaningful relationships through adaptability and innovation.

2. Understanding AQ (30 minutes)

  • Objective: Define AQ and explore its components.

    • Presentation:

      • Definition of AQ and its relevance in today’s workplace.

      • The three core dimensions of AQ:

        1. Cognitive Adaptability: Flexibility in thinking and problem-solving.

        2. Emotional Resilience: Managing stress and emotional responses to change.

        3. Learning Agility: Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations.

    • Interactive Discussion:

      • Examples of high AQ in action (personal stories or case studies relevant to Hinge).

      • Group brainstorm: How does adaptability influence success at Hinge?

3. Self-Assessment and Reflection (30 minutes)

  • Objective: Help participants evaluate their current AQ and identify areas for growth.

    • Activity:

      • AQ self-assessment quiz (provided as a digital or paper resource).

      • Reflection exercise:

        • What are your adaptability strengths?

        • Where do you see opportunities to grow?

    • Discussion:

      • Small group sharing: Key takeaways from the self-assessment.

4. Strategies to Build AQ (45 minutes)

  • Objective: Provide actionable strategies to enhance cognitive, emotional, and learning agility.

    • Cognitive Adaptability:

      • Practice reframing challenges as opportunities.

      • Tools for creative problem-solving (e.g., mind mapping, “yes, and” brainstorming).

    • Emotional Resilience:

      • Techniques for managing stress (mindfulness, breathwork).

      • Building emotional awareness through reflective journaling.

    • Learning Agility:

      • Embrace a growth mindset: “Fail fast, learn faster.”

      • Experimentation and continuous learning habits.

5. Practical Applications for Hinge (30 minutes)

  • Objective: Connect AQ concepts to real-world scenarios at Hinge.

    • Case Study Activity:

      • Teams work on a hypothetical Hinge challenge (e.g., adapting to a new user trend or feature feedback).

      • Apply AQ strategies to develop a solution.

    • Group Presentations:

      • Teams share their approaches and discuss adaptability in their decision-making process.

6. Commitment to Growth and Wrap-Up (20 minutes)

  • Objective: Encourage participants to take ownership of their AQ development.

    • Activity:

      • Develop a personal AQ growth plan:

        • Identify one AQ skill to focus on improving.

        • Outline actionable steps for development over the next month.

      • Write down a personal adaptability mantra to inspire future actions.

    • Wrap-Up Discussion:

      • Key takeaways and final reflections.

      • Q&A session.

    • Close:

      • Thank participants for their engagement and emphasize the importance of adaptability in Hinge’s culture.

Materials and Resources

  • AQ self-assessment quizzes.

  • Interactive workbooks or digital tools for reflection exercises.

  • Case study scenarios related to Hinge’s operations.

  • Slides with key AQ strategies and frameworks.

Post-Workshop Follow-Up

  • Share a curated list of AQ resources (articles, podcasts, and books).

  • Set up an optional peer-coaching program for ongoing adaptability skill-building.

  • Conduct a follow-up survey to gather feedback and measure the impact of the workshop.