PAPod 566 - Blame Stops Improvement: How Blame Silences Learning

04/10/2025 22 min Episodio 929
PAPod 566 - Blame Stops Improvement: How Blame Silences Learning

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Todd Conklin explores how blame shuts down learning and prevents organizational improvement, arguing that blaming individuals creates a chilling effect that blocks thousands of future learning opportunities.
He connects blame to misunderstandings about human error, emphasizes psychological safety, and urges leaders to ask "what failed" before asking "who failed," while sharing personal anecdotes and reflections.

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