Can you name the biggest impediment to innovation? One of our Fishbowl “Captains” – John Erickson– hit the nail on the head in a team discussion this week.
The culprit is fear.
A recent survey by the Robert Half Group agrees. What makes employees afraid?
Fear of making a mistake tops the list, and was cited by 30% of employees Fear of getting fired is another. In fact fear of getting fired or appearing less dedicated or vital if they dare to take a vacation is rampant in the slow economy. The survey shows employees left an average of 11 vacation days—70%–of their vacations–untaken in 2011.
To read the original article: The Single Biggest Enemy of Innovation -- and The 3 Key Principles For Bringing It Back - Forbes
