They are so disingenuous, pretending a faux-surprise that innovation has to work against immense resistance in the workplace (and life in general). You have to be hopelessly naive and indoctrinated by ivory tower institutionalism to be surprised at the way real life works.
The next time you are on a management course which asks 'How do you foster innovation in the workplace?' or 'Do you see yourself as a rebel?' just write the obligatory guff and think of how you, the boss and your mates can have a few beers and work out how to shut down Bob, Sue or Jo because 'He / she's bright, sure, but his / her people skills could use a bit of work.'
They are so disingenuous, pretending a faux-surprise that innovation has to work against immense resistance in the workplace (and life in general). You have to be hopelessly naive and indoctrinated by ivory tower institutionalism to be surprised at the way real life works.
The next time you are on a management course which asks 'How do you foster innovation in the workplace?' or 'Do you see yourself as a rebel?' just write the obligatory guff and think of how you, the boss and your mates can have a few beers and work out how to shut down Bob, Sue or Jo because 'He / she's bright, sure, but his / her people skills could use a bit of work.'