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Challenging the status quo
Why it’s essential for innovation
Introduction
In the early stages of our careers, we often lack the experience and knowledge to question the practices and processes within an organization. Our thoughts and opinions are not yet well-formulated, and we are still learning the ropes. We do not know what is good or bad, nor do we understand whether an organization would function better with a different structure or set of best practices. This is expected, as we are still in the learning phase.
However, as we gain experience and spend more time in the industry, we start to see certain patterns. Little by little, we form our own opinions about what works and what doesn’t. The danger lies in becoming too dogmatic in our beliefs. Even worse, we might learn to live with the status quo and not question it.
In this article, we will discuss the importance of challenging the usual approach and how it can help us in our careers and benefit our organizations.
The trap
Many companies, especially those that have been successful for a long time, fall into the trap of not questioning their processes. Over time, they build large systems and become industry leaders by leveraging their initial success. Initially, they might write small scripts to handle…
