There are ample situations where I see people playing blame game . one team puts blame on another and the other tries to push the ball each other’s court
This will leave only issues unresolved. I personally hate blame games as I’m solution oriented person .
I have already written a post long back regarding the same by name “Blame it on ..”
So what I want to discuss here is what strategy I used to avoid such thing
Its called RACI Matrix.
R = RESPONSIBLE – for execution of tasks
A = ACCOUNTABLE – own the responsibility
C = CONSULTED – suggestion and advise provider
I = INFORMED –to whom status is to be updated
If I have to map each task against each of these components this is how it looks
Above is the small matrix I prepared for a quick activity. It shows who is playing what role in these activities.
I share it among all the teams involved before I start these activities and let them know that I do not expect a deviation from it during the process
This also helps in conflict resolution among teams who are confused about their roles and responsibilities for a specific task
I have just applied it for a small scenario. It can be applied for various day-to-day tasks also .
You name it, and the matrix appears for you
So folks, what your take on it ?
theonlysup 
Wow! you are so proactive yaar Supreet! 🙂
Absolutely . i’m proactive . a leader in my own role . self organized who do not wait for instructions 🙂 thank you so much for reading Shruti
I feel like a echo 😛
Thanks buddy. Being proactive really helps ..
You are so right! The blame game gets you no where!! Resolution is the only game!
Correct . by blaming ,you are playing a victim . thank you 🙂
Only frustration….no solution and it can become a vicious cycle where you are only playing the victim.
Exactly.. So does my strategy help ?? What’s your view on that??
Your strategy is amazing. Sometimes people have to be gently prodded in the right direction, while others take cues (like you) and come up with their own solutions. Like some bosses say, don’t complain unless you have at least an attempt on a solution.
Yeah when we are not part of the solution, we become a problem. This method was already there and was least used. So I thought why not use it for my benefit .. And it helped
Awesome.
Indeed. But sometimes bullshit people wont give up other than that it will work.
Yeah whatever I share are all tried and tested .. But yeah u always find people who always tries to point fingers and keep complaining
They are hardiks :p
A good strategy!
Thanks Umber. absolutely applicable for different scenarios
That is very good. You really hit the nail on the head I’d say! I never analized it so far. But that sounds really constructive. I also back off when some start this blame game… how stupid is that? We need solutions and not guilty people all around who are frustrated and not able anymore to work for a solution.
You are right . we need people who can provide solutions .and I keep search some or the other methods to achieve results .thanks Erika . 🙂
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Cool. I like the solution and I do follow similar approach. It works most of the times.
blame game is most common game and mostly it harms all sides involved, sucked in.
Very true.
Ah! Many teams here follow this structure and it seems to work for them. My team is small… So not yet used this matrix. Great way to get some semblance on work and responsibilities 🙂
Thanks prajakta. This is one universally accepted strategy. Yeah when team is small u can manage more easily
A brilliant matrix to put the team in the right place! There is no way they can keep playing the blaming game 😛 Good job Supreet! 😉
Thanks Khloe . sometimes these small things come to our aid .
You’re welcome 😉 Yes, I totally agree with you 🙂
Well written.. Totally agree blame game never wins
True . thank you friend.
Wonderful Supreet..!!!!
Thanks Himali. this has helped me 🙂 keep reading