![]() This is when it’s time to challenge the way it’s been and think about what it can become. Yet, when you follow the status quo, over time, your success will stall because individuals, teams, leaders, and companies will miss out on opportunities for growth, and stagnation becomes the mode of operation. It doesn’t require us to take risks or potentially be wrong with the changes made. Status quo can be comforting because it’s easy - it doesn’t require us to challenge ourselves or each other. Training that was successful for the employees of a mid-size company may no longer be ideal once the organization grows. Policies that worked for one generation of employees might fall on deaf ears to the next. Adhering to this bias is problematic, especially in business, because growth requires change.Ĭompanies and their cultures are living, breathing entities that change with the people who inhabit them. ![]() It’s a preference that things stay the same. It’s important to realize status quo is a bias. They range from leaders feeling pressured for time, to the struggle to prioritize, to a more systematic issue of an “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” culture. Organizations develop a status quo for many reasons. If you want to make sure your employees are set up for success and create real, sustainable growth for your organization, you must constantly think about how you can adapt and change. According to Harvard Business Review, 72 percent of leaders say they never or rarely challenge their status quo, nor do they encourage employees to think outside the box. Unfortunately, challenging the status quo isn’t something leaders like to do. You must give yourself permission to question the status quo of your organization and invite your team to join you. One way to ensure that your leaders and teams will succeed is by creating an environment to challenge the status quo. They’re asking questions like: How do I make sure our people have what they need to adapt quicker than ever? What if they fall behind? How do I need to adjust my leadership to make all of the change possible? In today’s fast-paced environment where innovation is no longer a luxury, it’s no surprise that in my conversations with leaders, the pace of change in organizations and the marketplace is often a focus.
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