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I am just beginning my career and made a
misstep on a highly visible project. Do I try
to redeem myself or move on?

- Made an Oopsy

Judy: As a newcomer to your career, it's a good time to develop a
process that you can put into motion in challenging situations. Your
question as to whether you should
redeem yourself or move on is "allor-nothing," allowing for no middle
ground. Sounds like your emotions
are in play, and before you speak, act
or make any decisions, pause for a
minute. Rather than sink into feelings of regret or embarrassment,
look at the FACTS. Ask yourself a
few questions: How big of a deal is
this? Is it a real or imagined threat?
Is my job or reputation in danger?
Will the project move ahead, or is it
at a standstill?
Next, ask yourself what you
would have done differently. As a
novice, did you have the skills to
respond in another way? If you did
the best you could, cut yourself a
break. Then develop a strategy to
remedy the situation, or to prevent
it from happening in the future. First
consider talking with someone who
worked alongside you on the project.
Is there a colleague who will tell you
the truth about your misstep? Do
you have a mentor who can advise
you? Does your company offer training programs that will equip you for
these types of challenges?

Once you have a plan, meet
with your boss and present your
strategy. Ask for guidance and
express your willingness to set
goals to build your competency.
You will be clearly demonstrating
your ability to take responsibility
for your mistake, study the facts
and design an action plan to move
forward. There will always be challenges in your workplace, but the
way you respond to sensitive circumstances can make a lasting,
positive impression. Beginning
with a pause, and then moving
from "feeling" to "thinking" will
open your eyes to a bigger picture.
Then you can evaluate your behavior in a more realistic manner. In
these early stages of your career,
be compassionate with yourself.
Learn to appreciate challenges as
gifts that encourage you to grow
and develop new strengths.
JUDY BELL IS THE FOUNDER OF ENERGETIC
RETAIL (ENERGETIC-RETAIL.COM) AND
AUTHOR OF "SILENT SELLING." SHE HELD AN
INSPIRATIONAL ROLE FOR 22 YEARS AT TARGET
CORP. AND NOW SHARES HER INSIGHTS ON
NAVIGATING THE CREATIVE WORKPLACE WITH
DESIGN:RETAIL IN THIS BI-ISSUE COLUMN. SEND
YOUR QUESTIONS FOR "ASK JUDY" TO JESSIE.
DOWD@EMERALDEXPO.COM.



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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of design:retail - February 2018

design:retail - February 2018
Contents
Editor’s Note
GlobalShop Talk
On Trend
We Love This!
Designer Picks
Clicks & Mortar
Have You Heard?
Perspectives
Ask Judy
Shopping With Paco
Jack Daniel’s
Tesco Extra
GlobalShop 2018 Sneak Peek
GlobalShop Products
Products
Backstory
design:retail - February 2018 - Intro
design:retail - February 2018 - CT1
design:retail - February 2018 - CT2
design:retail - February 2018 - design:retail - February 2018
design:retail - February 2018 - Cover2
design:retail - February 2018 - 1
design:retail - February 2018 - 2
design:retail - February 2018 - 3
design:retail - February 2018 - 4
design:retail - February 2018 - 5
design:retail - February 2018 - Contents
design:retail - February 2018 - 7
design:retail - February 2018 - 8
design:retail - February 2018 - 9
design:retail - February 2018 - Editor’s Note
design:retail - February 2018 - 11
design:retail - February 2018 - GlobalShop Talk
design:retail - February 2018 - 13
design:retail - February 2018 - On Trend
design:retail - February 2018 - 15
design:retail - February 2018 - We Love This!
design:retail - February 2018 - 17
design:retail - February 2018 - Designer Picks
design:retail - February 2018 - 19
design:retail - February 2018 - Clicks & Mortar
design:retail - February 2018 - 21
design:retail - February 2018 - Have You Heard?
design:retail - February 2018 - 23
design:retail - February 2018 - Perspectives
design:retail - February 2018 - 25
design:retail - February 2018 - Ask Judy
design:retail - February 2018 - 27
design:retail - February 2018 - Shopping With Paco
design:retail - February 2018 - 29
design:retail - February 2018 - Jack Daniel’s
design:retail - February 2018 - 31
design:retail - February 2018 - 32
design:retail - February 2018 - T1
design:retail - February 2018 - T2
design:retail - February 2018 - T3
design:retail - February 2018 - T4
design:retail - February 2018 - T5
design:retail - February 2018 - T6
design:retail - February 2018 - T7
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design:retail - February 2018 - 37
design:retail - February 2018 - Tesco Extra
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design:retail - February 2018 - 45
design:retail - February 2018 - GlobalShop 2018 Sneak Peek
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design:retail - February 2018 - GlobalShop Products
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design:retail - February 2018 - Products
design:retail - February 2018 - 63
design:retail - February 2018 - Backstory
design:retail - February 2018 - Cover3
design:retail - February 2018 - Cover4
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