Following up on my earlier post about some organizational struggles I have observed, here are some more thoughts. Unwillingness to talk about failure is definitely something that I have observed in a number of organizations, and it is a key piece that I think needs to change. None of us are perfect, and no project is perfect either. How can we all genuinely learn, improve and create better projects if there is not open conversation about what worked and what didn’t work?
I’m hoping for lots of great conversations about all of the varied aspects of NGO program development – the good, bad and everything in the middle – as a path towards greater success for everyone. 🙂
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/17/smarter-living/talking-about-failure-is-crucial-for-growth-heres-how-to-do-it-right.html
Talking About Failure Is Crucial for Growth. Here's How to Do It Right. Research shows that talking about failure makes for happier, more productive workers. (New York Times)
