THE BLAMER-COMPLAINER

When you have a Blamer-Complainer working in your department, you have your hands full. Usually this type of person is terrified of being held accountable when he makes an error on the job.

1. Don't forget to accept blame when you make a mistake. This is crucial to demonstrate the necessity of shared responsibility.

2. Do place the Blamer-Complainer in teams with like-minded individuals and stress that teamwork requires shared responsibilities, and therefore shared blame.

3. Do eliminate blaming and complaining and replace them with constructive and action-oriented problem solving.

4. Don't overlook a Blamer-Complainer when you need someone with a critical eye to assess a project that is going wrong.

5. Don't forget to be tactful when disputing wrongful blame if your boss is a Blamer-Complainer.