When to Remove Someone From the Field

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Amy and Bernie discuss the balance of accountability for workers on the field and criteria for intervention.

In a brand new feature, Amy and Bernie tackle a listener’s question about the balance of accountability for workers on the field. Drawing on Amy’s years as a member care director, they discuss criteria for intervention, the role of counseling and documentation, and how to build a culture of honest, loving accountability in cross-cultural teams.  Podcast Episode ( listen here ) Struggles, Sins, and Stances: Another Look at “What is your ‘this’?” Survey Results with Janeen Davis Radical Candor by Kim Scott Global Trellis Workshop: Sin and Resilience in Your First Term   Global Trellis Workshop: Sin and Resilience in It for the Long Haul  Or get the Sin and Resilience Bundle here! Global Trellis: Narcissism Week ( Especially Member Care / Leaders Day)  Do you have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email amy@globaltrellis.com   Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders

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Hosts: Amy Young, Bernie Anderson

Topics covered

• accountability
• cross-cultural teams
• member care
• counseling
• intervention

Keywords

• accountability
• member care
• counseling
• cross-cultural
• intervention

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Organizations: Global Trellis

Books & works: Radical Candor

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