“Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to error that counts.”
~Nikki Giovanni
Mistakes are an inherent part of learning, improving and competing, especially in the business environment. Managing and recovering from mistakes are important keys to performing at your best. Often the fear of making mistakes actually increases the likelihood that a mistake will occur. In addition, worry triggers tension in your muscles and distracts your focus, resulting in a loss of speed, fluidity of motion and good decision making. Here are 10 tips to keep in mind when growing a company.
- Seek new opportunities.
- Don’t underestimate your cash needs in the beginning.
- Delegate responsibility
- Let go of unprofitable customers
- Only add staff when necessary
- Know your goals and vision
- Recognize and reward successes
- Encourage innovation and individuality
- Acknowledge failure and adjust accordingly
- Remain objective in decision making
Remember, what happens, happens, however unfortunate. When people work mistakes can occur. No matter how careful we do our work, there is always the possibility of a mistake, an error or an omission. Sometimes the cause lies within ourselves, sometimes it’s someone else’s fault or indeed an organizational failure. Everyone makes errors, but not everyone handles them gracefully. If you keep these tips in mind, mistakes will turn into opportunities for growth. So the next time you foul up, remember to breathe, relax, get focused and make informed decisions that are in the best interest of your vision!