Hitting that recall button in Outlook won’t erase it, starting over won’t undo it, and your strength can’t turn it around. It’s called a MISTAKE and everyone makes them. It’s important that attention to detail is utilized so that errors, big and small are avoided. Some work environments are more forgiving than others but in any case, steps must be taken to overcome the mistake. Here are some tips to follow if you happen to make a mistake/error at work:
- Stay calm and breathe
- Take immediate ownership of the error
- Don’t delegate blame if you are ultimately the responsible party for the mistake
- Evaluate the situation and come up with a strategy on how to fix the issue
- Learn how not to make the same mistake again
These steps will help in recovering quickly, showing a mature level of responsibility and integrity at work.
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