Brainteaser #46

Use a brainteaser to start, revive or end a meeting. It’s a great way to shift the brain, spark new energy, maybe even cause a giggle or a smile. All of which can help you boost morale and productivity. This one reveals a great tip for….oops…better not tell you. Have already given you enough hints.

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10 “Mistakes” to Maximize

Is your organization getting the most from the mistake it makes? Here is an exercise that will help you do so…and build morale and productivity in the process.

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Hooray for Viking Travel

Here’s a big mistake. The person who fixed it … it wasn’t his fault. In fact, he had nothing to do with it. But he took responsibility for it. And became a hero.

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Hooray for Zane’s Cycles

Mistake Cake is order for Zane’s Cycles in Connecticut! Here’s a fabulous story that came to us by way of Twitter. It’s in a blog post and a book written by customer service expert, Jeanne Bliss.

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Quote of the Week: It’s not our fault!

When I am Cathy Customer and I pay for something, I do NOT care whose fault it is. I just want to get whatever it is I paid for. Is that how you feel?

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Making Things Right at UNC

Here’s a great story from the archives…perfect for Mistake Management Month. It’s about a mistake that was made by UNC- Chapel Hill. At graduation in May 1997.

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