This is a recent post by Rosa Say. I’m curious if others have seen this dynamic and if they agree with Rosa?
Tacit approval has come up in my coaching discussions with managers three times over the last week, and this will not be a strike-out for us! Let’s play ball…
What is it?
Let’s say you are the manager. Tacit approval happens when:
a) a direct-report of yours does something wrong
b) you become aware of it
c) that direct-report and/or others within your workplace are aware of both a) and b)
d) you do nothing about it and let it slideAs a result, you have given tacit approval for that wrong which was committed.
Your silent message to everyone else can be interpreted in several different ways, and none of them are good…
