#26: The Blame Game
Working in a team has its advantages, but there are also drawbacks. Collaborating with others means you can get feedback on your work and brainstorm new ideas together, which saves time and effort. However, it can be frustrating if a colleague’s mistake leads to blame being unfairly directed at you, and even worse if they fail to defend you when the consequences are severe.
That said, it’s an extreme approach to fire someone over a single error. While mistakes are undesirable, a culture that doesn’t allow any room for error is even more detrimental to employee morale and productivity.