Leading Innovation Through Questions – Why You Should Ask Questions and Not Provide Answers

Leading Innovation Through Questions – Why You Should Ask Questions and Not Provide Answers

Innovation thrives on creativity, but the industrial-era focus on efficiency can stifle it. Instead of providing answers, managers can promote creative thinking by asking strategic questions. To make this work, they must believe in their employees, welcome new ideas, plan their questions carefully, and persist in their efforts. This approach can inspire innovation and help organizations break free from stagnation.

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