How to Turn a Work Setback into a Stepping Stone

How to Turn a Work Setback into a Stepping Stone

Learn how to sort through your thoughts after a work setback, identify what you can learn, and plan your next step with practical techniques and games.

When something doesn’t go as planned, it helps to separate facts from assumptions and choose one thing you can do differently next time. This gives the setback a clearer framework and makes it easier to get back on track. This blog post introduces exercises for naming your reactions, quick games to practise new approaches, and questions to help you turn the experience into a practical plan for your next step at work.

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Imagine you are at a crossroads and you have several paths in front of you. Which path will you choose?

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What is your attitude towards failure?

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How would you react if you received negative feedback from a supervisor or colleague?

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If you had to start your career from scratch, what would you do first?

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How do you react when things at work don't go as planned?

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Imagine you're at an important work presentation, and the technology fails. How do you react?

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How do you feel when something doesn't go as you expected?

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What feelings does the idea of a career change evoke in you?

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What feelings do you have when something from your plan doesn’t go well?

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How do you react when you get the opportunity for a major career change?

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