Blaming Others / Playing The Blame Game

Summary: <p>Blaming others for anything sucks and it's not cool.</p> <p>Tips</p> <ol> <li>Over communicate</li> <li>Document / track / keep record</li> <li>Speak with manager directly if you feel comfortable</li> <li>If it continues you may need to loop in HR</li> <li>Further escalation could be cc'ing your manager's manager</li> <li>Take ownership / responsibility where needed</li> <li>Propose and implement changes to fix larger / reoccurring issues</li> <li>Try not to assume the worst</li> <li>Keep it factual</li> <li>Schedule regular checkins to ensure alignment</li> <li>Ask clarifying questions when needed</li> </ol> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Merch </strong>(you can get 15% off using code <strong>CAREERTALKPOD15</strong>):</p> <p><a href="http://careertalkswag.com/">careertalkswag.com</a></p> <p><strong>Paypal:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://paypal.me/stephdennis13">paypal.me/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><strong>Anchor:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/careertalk">https://anchor.fm/careertalk</a></p> <p><strong>Amazon Wishlist:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3T3HCEGR737Y7?ref_=wl_share">https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3T3HCEGR737Y7?ref_=wl_share</a></p> <p><strong>Steph's Instagram:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/">https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/</a></p> <p><strong>Pod Instagram:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/careertalkpodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/careertalkpodcast/</a></p> <p><strong>Steph's Facebook:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/stephdennis13">https://www.facebook.com/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><strong>Pod Facebook:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/careertalkpodcast">https://www.facebook.com/careertalkpodcast</a></p> <p><strong>For show notes go to:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/">http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/</a></p> <p><strong>To work together</strong> (resume reviews, career coaching, etc.):</p> <p><a href="http://listentocareertalk.com/">listentocareertalk.com</a></p> <p><strong>For the Google Survey:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1">https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis</p> <p><br></p> <p>You’re awesome!!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Go be your amazing self today!!!</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/support</a>