4 ways to rectify a mistake at the workplace
Synopsis
Workplace errors are common Here are 4 ways to rectify them
At the workplace, we’re prone to making mistakes on occasions. While it may seem like the end of the world in the heat of the moment, it’s important to take a step back, recollect and make the next move before it blows out of proportion.
Here are 4 ways you can go into damage control mode, and rectify your error.
- Be upfront about it: While you may not be gung-ho about this, it is the only way to go about it. Ensure that you tell your boss about the error committed, and give him a detailed account as to what happened, and apologise sincerely after that.
- Come up with a solution: If you have a solution or two in mind, lay it out in front of your boss. In the event that you don’t have any on hand, assure your boss that you will come up with solutions, or ask him for some guidance.
- Don’t needlessly beat yourself over it: It’s a horrible feeling to know that you’ve made a mistake and its subsequent implications. While it’s easy to fall into the pit of beating yourself up, don’t. Focus on how you can rectify it with the steps you took because that’s what matters most to the boss.
- Learn from it: The biggest silver lining is to learn from it. What better lesson can there be.