Is the need to achieve stifling innovative thinking?
We are a “need to achieve” society. Success may be measured differently person to person, but success is not only a goal, it is the primary—if not only—objective. In theory it could project a strong, competitive, no-nonsense character. We want to be successful. We want our children to be successful. We want our company to be successful. We want our country to be successful. But how do we get there?
If we are really only out for success does that mean failure is not an option? And if failure is not an option, how does that affect our ability to move forward? According to innovation experts, it affects us all, including the quality practitioner, greatly.