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“​When it’s safe to talk about mistakes, people are more likely to report errors and less likely to make them.” quote by Sheryl Sandberg
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““​When it’s safe to talk about mistakes, people are more likely to report errors and less likely to make them.””

Sheryl Sandberg

About This Quote

Source Speech: Facebook Internal Safety Talk, 2015

Open communication about mistakes encourages reporting and reduces future errors.

In simple terms: Talk about errors to prevent them.

Key Takeaway

Foster a culture of psychological safety.

Themes

psychological safety error reporting learning culture

Mood

encouraging reflective

Type

leadership organizational

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • software development
  • healthcare
  • education

Key Concepts

organizational behavior feedback loops

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can leaders model openness?
  • What systems support safe reporting?
A Different Perspective

People may fear repercussions despite policies.

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