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Columbia Business School’s Professor Rita McGrath provided expert commentary to Quartz on the challenges organizations face in fostering innovation when employees are reluctant to speak up. In the article by Matthew Fray, Professor McGrath explained how cultural and structural barriers—such as fear of failure, lack of psychological safety, and misaligned incentives—can discourage employees from sharing new ideas. She emphasized the importance of creating environments that actively support open dialogue and experimentation, noting that organizations must cultivate trust and encourage constructive dissent to remain competitive. Her insights highlight the critical role businesses play in shaping workplace culture and enabling innovation.
