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Blame Culture Workshop • WorkshopBank

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15 to 30 minutesTIME
Pairs, Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Learning Transfer This reflection and learning exercise strengthens Learning Transfer, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. By comparing scenarios, exploring strategies, and practising reframing, participants learn how to reduce defensiveness and build a culture of accountability and improvement.
  2. 60 minutes 3-15 people intermediate Get Full AccessSee What's Included ✓ Created by former KPMG & McKinsey consultants !
  3. Create a safe space for learning from mistakes and fostering improvement.
  4. 90 minutes 6-20 people intermediate Get Full AccessSee What's Included ✓ Created by former KPMG & McKinsey consultants !
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By comparing scenarios, exploring strategies, and practising reframing, participants learn how to reduce defensiveness and build a culture of accountability and improvement.

60 minutes 3-15 people intermediate Get Full AccessSee What's Included ✓ Created by former KPMG & McKinsey consultants !

Create a safe space for learning from mistakes and fostering improvement.

90 minutes 6-20 people intermediate Get Full AccessSee What's Included ✓ Created by former KPMG & McKinsey consultants !

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Blame Culture Workshop • WorkshopBank. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: By comparing scenarios, exploring strategies, and practising reframing, participants learn how to reduce defensiveness and build a culture of accountability and improvement.; 60 minutes 3-15 people intermediate Get Full AccessSee What's Included ✓ Created by former KPMG & McKinsey consultants !; Create a safe space for learning from mistakes and fostering improvement.; 90 minutes 6-20 people intermediate Get Full AccessSee What's Included ✓ Created by former KPMG & McKinsey consultants !. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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