Hierarchies stifling creativity and innovation; and more

When a team is led by people with a high need for power or status, employees are more inclined to suppress their own "creative sparks", according to HR Daily Community member Ian Plowman. In this week's featured post, he explains how suspending hierarchies can help organisations innovate.

Also on the Community this week: why psychological safety at work is so important; the difference between digital and technology-enabled learning; and more. Browse the posts here:

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