3 Simple Ways To Deal With Mistakes At Work

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3 Simple Ways To Deal With Mistakes At Work

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About Amjad Khanche
Amjad Khanche is an Australian business
entrepreneur, investor and technology enthusiast.
He is the Managing Director at DigiGround, a
Sydney software development company. He is also
the Founding Director and CEO of 9East Marketing
Services, where he provides strategy and
consultation for SMEs, Tier 2 clients and
companies within the corporate sector.
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Mistakes At Work
Whether you are starting a new job or have held
your current position for some time, it can be
difficult to bounce back from mistakes at work.
But there may be a chance to show a strong work
ethic by learning from mistakes and moving
forwards. One way to develop ones leadership
abilities is to provide a good example for others
to follow.
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Unwind and Consider
Before you start to worry, give yourself some
time to unwind and think. If you are stressed
out, you wont have the tools you need to solve
the problem. Sometimes an issue seems worse than
it really is at first. The potential impact of a
minor accident might not be immediately apparent.
In any case, consider the error to determine the
appropriate course of action.
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Take Responsibility
It sounds worse than it is to accept
responsibility for a mistake. In fact, when you
admit a mistake, your co-workers or your
supervisor may regard you more for your
integrity. You will release yourself from the
load by dealing with the problem.
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Be Practical
Once you recognise your error, try to take
control of the issue before it worsens. Being
proactive about resolving whatever occurred shows
that you are aware of the issue and spares others
the discomfort of having to bring it to your
notice. Bring suggestions for how to fix a
mistake to the meeting. You should have a simple
answer in mind and be prepared to put it into
action, just like you did when you outlined the
scenario to your supervisor.
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Takeaway

• After identifying the problem, take a deep
  breath, contemplate, and recognise the error for
  what it is.
• Express your accountability to your employer or
  co-workers by email or a scheduled meeting.
• If necessary, apologise without misdirecting or
  accusing others.
• Be practical and suggest solutions to ensure
  that the error is not repeated by you or others.

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Get In Touch
Address Sydney, New South Wales 2000
Australia Email info_at_9east.com.au
Website https//amjadkhanche.com.au/
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