Contribution Instead of Blame
In all my years working with groups, I’ve noticed that when teams struggle, members of those teams almost always point the finger at someone other than themselves. One of the most important characteristics of an effective team is the ability of each member to see him or herself as having ownership for the group’s success and struggles. Instead of blame, I would much rather see individuals ask, “What have I contributed to this problem?”
Contribution or blame, which one sounds most useful to you?
