Attention to detail in more detail

Positive examples

• Ensure that all detail is correct
• Correct errors in your own and other's
• Do not take everything for granted, probe into the detail

Negative examples

• Is less or not concerned about small detail
• Fail to spot errors in work
• Do not check information or data for accuracy

Developing attention to detail

• Present some detailed content to a group you expect to be critical
• Get involved in a project where attention to detail is vital to success
• Find a role model whose attention to detail is critical for their success and observe how they operate

Helping others to develop attention to detail

• Ask the individual to present an aspect of the job to others, resulting in having to research it more deeply
• Ensure that the individual is responsible for correcting thier own errors
• Ask the individual to develop a quality process model for a process within their job
• Get them involved in a project where attention to detail is vital to success
• Discuss a role model whose attention to detail is critical for success