In my column last week, we asked, "Have you ever inherited a mess?"
100 percent of respondents said Yes.
Then, we asked, "Do you have any additional advice for fixing messes beyond what was in the column?"
Here are the responses:
>Avoid playing the blame game. Here is where we are, so set the plan on where to go. Everything else is internalizing, "what can I do to make things better."
>You were spot on.
>Not at this time.
>Unless you know the new boss well, get to know him/her and his/her wants and needs.
>Be a safety advocate.
>Getting to know how the production process and the people on all shifts that run them cannot be overemphasized. After getting acquainted during a shift, stay in touch by "managing by walking around". Some of the information you gather there may be big clues to sorting out the mess.
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