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August 06, 2005

Mistakes & failures

In our hurry to master the next big thing, we often pass up the opportunity to learn, leverage and profit from deep reflection. Clearly there is new knowledge to be had from review, reflection and recognition of our current failings.

This piece from Scott Berkun offers a map for understanding an area that is difficult to traverse.

How to learn from your mistakes

Beyond and before AARs, we need to take a deeper look at how we approach failings at a very personal level.

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This article reached struck a chord with me. Thank you for the checklist.

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