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By Anslem Samuel | Published May 17, 2011 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

Foster critical reflection. Encouraging team members to understand the reasoning behind policies and procedures will help them troubleshoot problems and help the company grow. Even in one or two minute conversations you can help someone reflect on what went well and what could have been improved. “The military calls it an after action review and they build that into the design of virtually every operation they do,” says Allen. “Often times in business, we don’t do the after action review. If you don’t give employees the opportunity to offer feedback, you’re missing out on important data.”

Foster critical reflection. Encouraging team members to understand the reasoning behind policies and procedures will…

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