Originally published on chartattack.com A business that stifles innovation is unlikely to succeed long-term. Change and progress are the names of the game in our capitalist society. Unfortunately, the vast majority of companies are discouraging innovation in subtle ways. Below, our collaborator and entrepreneur Ryan Rock of Ankeny, Iowa, owner of Empire AG, identifies some of the most common ways businesses stifle innovation, often without even knowing it. Mistake #1: An Overemphasis on ProductivityThe typical workplace is structured to the point that there is little time for freedom of thought. If your sole focus is producing as many products as possible or providing the maximum number of services in the limited hours of the workday, your team will not have the time necessary to flex their creative intellectual muscle. In other words, it is prudent to give your team members some unstructured time to reflect on current operating procedures, ponder new ideas, and test out suggestions for innovation. Though shifting the focus slightly away from maximizing productivity will take a small bite out of the bottom line in the short-term, it has the potential to pay massive dividends in the long-term. Do your employees and your business a favor by dedicating some time to brainstorming new ideas, and your company will grow that much faster. The innovation stemming from such a brainstorming session might be enough to give your company a competitive edge that keeps your doors open for years or even decades into the future. Mistake #2: Failing to Implement New...Read Morefrom https://www.ryanrockankeny.com/blog/3-surprising-ways-your-company-is-discouraging-innovation
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About UsFounder and owner of Empire AG, LLC, Ryan Rock, Ankeny local, is a natural born leader and honest, organized worker. His accomplishments and optimistic view on life allow him to live out his dream as head of a company that provides turnkey construction services. ArchivesNo Archives Categories |