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What Could Go Wrong?

Do the right thing and you succeed. Do the wrong thing and you learn. Do nothing and you fail.

Silver Bullet

Mistakes and unexpected challenges happen. Our experience with the Workplace Covenant has led to some useful insights. Below are some of the bigger issues we have faced, and our thoughts about how to prevent or address them. Hopefully, as you consider this process for your team, or groups you support, the advice, and the stories will help reduce any risk, and ensure your success. These are presented as “problems and predicaments” that may occur early on in the process, and those that may occur later once the covenants are established.

Problems and Predicaments at the Beginning

1. The Manager is Not Suitable ...

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