Insufficient cooperation
The best technological experts often do not want to experiment and look for new ways of working. They also feel they do not need the help of others so much. If leaders ignore this, they can soon have companies full of the best but isolated professionals. To solve complex problems better, support groups of experts who will deal with the problems together. Make it easier for them to cooperate by creating the right environment and incentives.
Lack of vision and engagement
Things are changing very quickly today, which makes leaders worry about their companies possibly lagging behind their competitors. Then they rely more on proven practices and prefer short-term profits to long-term strategic projects. Innovation, however, requires not only technically proficient leaders, but also visionaries. Besides a clear vision, the ability to get others engaged is necessary too.
Fear of failure
People are easily impressed by opportunities to create something new and beneficial. However, it may also exhaust them and lead them into blind alleys. Then they start to doubt whether the innovation is actually needed, which leads back to the old proven practices. That is why they need a strong leader able to keep calm and having enough empathy to support their faith in the innovation and help them realise it.
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