I have to admit that I was not like this, but a remarkable transformation in my attitude towards mistakes I make in the last few years have changed me totally. I admit mistakes, look for roots, sort it out, learn from it, and educate/coach others about it.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Yes I do and I consider that Courage while soemtimes people see it as weakness.
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2 replies by Paul Hollings and Riyadh Salih
Apr 27, 2018 9:07 AM
Paul Hollings
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And it is important to encourage this view in others, creating an environment in which mistakes are expected (we are all human) and acknowledged, and where the response to the situation is positive, constructive and supportive!
Oh, absolutely. Always. Not only is it the correct thing to do - in today's world mistakes will always be found out and there's no percentage in hiding it.
Additionally, there will be lots of scenarios where mistakes are attributed to you. Admitting your mistakes builds credit for situations when you refute these mistakes where you have done nothing wrong.
Yes, quickly and emphatically. It is an acknowledgment of my desire to learn and grow. In a word: kaizen.
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1 reply by Riyadh Salih
Apr 28, 2018 1:15 AM
Riyadh Salih
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Edgar, thanks for mentioning about Kaizen this is kind of practice admitting and move on coaching others is part of the continuous improvement..
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Tamer Zeyad SadiqAssistant Cost Manager| Turner & TownsendRiyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Doing mistakes, learn his mistakes, develop the solutions, try to avoid happening in the future is the way for successful in the life!!!!
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1 reply by Riyadh Salih
Apr 28, 2018 1:16 AM
Riyadh Salih
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Tamer, thanks
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Michael DelaneyPartner| Delaney Management LLCWest Chester, Pa, United States
Yes it is important to maintain trust with your team
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1 reply by Riyadh Salih
Apr 28, 2018 1:17 AM
Riyadh Salih
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Michael , yes it is one of the ways to maintain trust, more important not to tell lies
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Paul HollingsIT Project Manager| Self EmployedHerne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom
Apr 27, 2018 12:00 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Yes I do and I consider that Courage while soemtimes people see it as weakness.
And it is important to encourage this view in others, creating an environment in which mistakes are expected (we are all human) and acknowledged, and where the response to the situation is positive, constructive and supportive!
Yes, although initially it might seem odd or awkward, it is best that you admit mistakes as this helps build credibility with the team and improves collaborative efforts to learn and deliver
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1 reply by Riyadh Salih
Apr 28, 2018 1:20 AM
Riyadh Salih
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Cibin, well it is not odd but might few people consider it it's unusual to admit
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