Fighting Back! The Culture of Fear and Innovation Assassination

Fighting Back! The Culture of Fear and Innovation Assassination

Innovation without implementation is just ideation. Fear of change, unknown, criticism, and failure can hamper an organization's ability to successfully implement innovation plans. Ingrained cultural cues and a persistent culture of fear can result in innovation assassination. Encouraging and rewarding creative errors can be an effective weapon against fear and help promote a culture of innovation and risk-taking throughout the organization.