Reframing is a critical communication skill that can be used by leaders to be more effective. This deliberate process of viewing a situation from different perspectives allows leaders to reframe problems to find innovative solutions, be more versatile communicators, and be better change agents in their organizations.
A frame is the lens through which we see the world – our independent mental model or cognitive understanding. These frames determine our personal reality and how we view and respond to situations. In reframing, we recognize our frame and intentionally shift our thinking to break and reframe from another angle. This metacognitive process is a learnable skill that helps leaders improve their personal and professional communication. Leaders can also train their employees on reframing to build more agile and productive teams.
The following list of resources will help kickstart your journey of integrating reframing into your leadership practice. From becoming more aware of framing, to techniques for shifting frames, this curated collection will help you broadly apply reframing and become a more effective leader.