From the course: Creating a Culture of Collaboration
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Ready to yes/if?
- When you're asked to evaluate an innovative idea, what do you say more often, yes, if or no, because? For many of us, no, because has become our default. Unfortunately, this phrase shuts down collaboration and creativity and gets teams stuck in the status quo. Yes, if, however, is the language of an innovator, pointing to what needs to be done to keep an idea alive and gives ways teams can work together to make it a reality. Creative teams thrive on yes, if, for many reasons. First, it creates an open mindset. Next, it manages risk by understanding concerns and what's needed for success early on. Third, it pushes teams to consider alternative approaches. And finally, fourth, it challenges people to think in terms of solutions. Now think about this. When someone tells you no, there's usually a reason why. Next time your team is evaluating a suggestion or idea, practice rephrasing each no response into yes, if. Let…
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