Our predisposition to fit in by imitating starts early: Within minutes of birth, infants begin mimicking the facial expressions of their parents. But this innate tendency to conform can be costly for organizations. It undermines the ability of employees, including leaders, to think creatively and to innovate.
The Manufacturer That Set Its Workforce Free
At Sun Hydraulics, almost no one has a title. Workers design their own jobs, and they can make decisions and implement changes as they see fit.
October 27, 2016
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