When was the last time you were in a meeting, someone asked a question and you thought 'Wow, that’s a career limiting moment'? It probably wasn't because you didn't agree with the question, more that you knew the leader in the room, or the organisation in general didn't agree.
We should be celebrating people that ask the dangerous questions. This is not a case of total mavericks taking over every corner of the office, but people who understand the organisation, have deep knowledge of the customer and employee base, and are brave and empathetic enough to ask if the organisation is doing its best for those groups.
The article below outlines the areas organisations should focus on to create a more dynamic culture that can respond to the world of constant change:
Ask dangerous questions
Foster curiosity
Experiment relentlessly
Make purpose practical
Four great areas to focus on.
Global organisations have spent decades curating cultures in which career success is unlocked by obediently following the rules. Now we need the opposite: employees who are prepared to question the status quo. Ironically, a world of machines is creating a greater demand for human creativity than ever before.
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