What I intend to do is lead an investigation to find out what went right and what went wrong.... I think one of the things that people want us to do here is to play a blame game. We've got to solve problems. We're problem-solvers. There will be ample time for people to figure out what went right and what went wrong. What I'm interested in is helping save lives. That's what I want to do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker prioritizes solving problems and saving lives over assigning blame for past events.
- In plain terms
- They want to fix issues rather than blame others.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on solutions instead of assigning fault.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it better to fix than to blame?
- How do you prioritize in a crisis?
Another view
Avoiding blame can sometimes prevent accountability.
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