Latest / Catalyst Center for Work Innovation: The Debate
Escaping the social gravity of hierarchy
In this episode, the hosts go head-to-head over a foundational question in organizational behavior: Is innovation really about hiring brilliant people, or is it about creating a culture where average employees feel safe enough to share brilliant ideas? They dissect research from Pakistan involving hundreds of workers that reveals a provocative finding—leadership support and psychological safety, not individual talent, are the primary drivers of innovative work behavior, especially when managers treat mistakes as learning opportunities and encourage open communication that counteracts…
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