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A Delayed Report Caused a Bigger Problem Than the Mistake Itself

What should Team Manager Park do before assigning blame? If you were Team Manager Park, how would you speak to maintain your team member's sense of accountability while ensuring future errors are reported promptly?

강지혜 EditorPublished 2026년 9월 17일Updated 2026년 9월 17일
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A Delayed Report Caused a Bigger Problem Than the Mistake Itself

What should Team Manager Park do before assigning blame? If you were Team Manager Park, how would you speak to maintain your team member's sense of accountability while ensuring future errors are reported promptly?

A calculation error was discovered in a proposal sent to a client. The team member in charge had noticed the error the previous day but delayed reporting it while trying to fix it alone. In the meantime, the client proceeded with internal approvals based on the incorrect amount.…

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