How to Treat New Ideas

Handle with Care:

How to Give New Ideas the Respect They Deserve

New ideas are the lifeblood of an organization. They fuel innovation and initiatives that can benefit your customers and stakeholders. They can promote growth and help you capture new market share. They also can inspire members of your team and keep them energized, engaged, and excited about your organization’s prospects.

But new ideas are also fragile things. Depending on how you and other leaders in your organization handle new ideas, they can be snuffed out in the blink of an eye. This dismissal may seem surprising, since most of us say we value innovation and want our team members to be creative. But when faced with the reality of a new idea, our actions often prove otherwise. ...