summary ofThe Fearless OrganizationBook by Amy C. Edmondson

first KEY POINT

Many people are unhappy at work because there is a gap between what they do and who they are

For many employees, offices are places where tasks get done and nothing else. But this is a wrong approach to creating a good work environment, and it’s particularly telling on workers in the tech industry.Organizations need socialization to handle complicated production issues because ideas and innovation drive today’s progress. However, individuals are encouraged to use their wits to work nowadays and solve challenges that sometimes require team efforts. But this stifles creativity and promotes unhealthy rivalry. So, organizations need to develop new methods to produce valuable incentives to avoid this and encourage the maximization of skills. Unfortunately, few managers pause to consider the ramifications of this new reality, especially when creating a work climate that fosters individual growth and organizational success.

However, it is not enough to recruit talented, driven individuals to genuinely prosper in a world where innovation is the difference between success and failure. Skillful and well-meaning individuals can’t always get it right, especially when it comes to teamwork. Sometimes they don’t see the need to share information because they don’t want to stand out, be incorrect, or insult their employer. However, employees must feel comfortable sharing their knowledge, skills, or ideas to thrive in their workplaces.This summary shares some methods to help create a functional and collaborative organization, intending to help you improve knowledge-intensive companies by providing new ideas and methods.