See Mistakes as Learning Opportunities

Everybody makes mistakes. The trick is to benefit from them. Don’t attack a person who makes a mistake or put him or her down. Instead, have a discussion immediately after the mistake happens to determine the employee’s experiences and reactions. Study the actions that were taken and explore what else might have been done.

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