Breaking barriers: improving a hierarchical management structure

The Fukushima nuclear meltdown could have been avoided if leadership team members had delegated decision making and listened to advice. The blame was placed on the fiercely hierarchical management style, which can hinder innovation by limiting diverse perspectives, knowledge, and personality. To improve company culture and encourage innovation, it's important to avoid creating a no-door policy that separates leadership-level team members from those lower down, use anonymous idea generation platforms, identify decision-makers per project, and develop trust and transparency. By keeping these elements in place, a culture of innovation can flourish.