We are human beings not human doings

Work is something that we do, not somewhere that we go.

I’m a big believer of learning experiences. I read something recently, that in order to support your staff, there needs to be large margins for error, so if there are errors, there is also space for learning. Small margins for error don’t allow learning, as you’re always being dictated by what the manager wants

This stood out for me.

I don’t learn by attending courses- I’m a practical learner. The real learning happens in our day to day. And there needs to be space for that. Knowing this also took a pressure off from me- and encouraged me to spread out my tasks more- allowing more space and breathing room, incase errors were to occur- and infact if I wanted learning to take place

The issue is not In the repetitive work. The issues is 1) if there isn’t a learning culture- spaces for a boss to reflect with you and 2) It’s not being encouraged to faill