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The Blame Game

Understand mistakes. Shift mindsets. Build a no-blame culture.

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€30.00 + VAT
SKU: THNK-002-EN
Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 2 cm

The Blame Game is a practical conversation tool designed to explore failure, accountability, and learning in teams. Based on the work of Harvard professor Amy C. Edmondson, this set of 11 beautifully designed cards helps people reflect on causes of failure without finger-pointing.

Perfect for leadership development, psychological safety workshops, retrospectives, or team coaching, The Blame Game turns difficult conversations into opportunities for insight and growth.

What you get:

  • 9 Blame Spectrum Cards – From blameworthy to praiseworthy: deviance, inattention, lack of ability, process inadequacy, task challenge, process complexity, uncertainty, experimentation, and exploration
  • 1 Overview Card – A visual guide to the spectrum of reasons for failure
  • 1 Instruction Card – With simple steps for facilitation and reflection

How it works: 

Lay out the cards. Choose a failure story. Discuss what went wrong, and why.

Was it a risky experiment or a flawed process?

Use the cards to locate the reason on the spectrum and open up safe, honest conversation.

Use it in pairs or groups. There are no winners, no losers, just better understanding of how we fail, learn, and improve together.

Product details: 

  • 9+1 sturdy, premium-quality cards
  • For 2–10 players | Ages 16+ | 20–60 minutes
  • Designed in Europe by a certified coach & psychotherapist
  • Compact, travel-friendly, and made with eco-conscious materials