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There is a name for it, though it is rarely spoken aloud. It is called performative innovation, when a board or Executive Committee publicly calls for innovation, transformation, and fresh thinking, yet systematically silences, sidelines, or removes the very people who think differently.
On paper, innovation is celebrated but in practice, conformity is rewarded. This contradiction is more common than many organizations are willing to admit.
Boards often declare innovation as a strategic priority. It appears in vision statements, strategy documents, and annual reports, yet when innovative thinkers challenge assumptions, question legacy processes, or introduce uncomfortable truths, the organizational immune system activates. READ MORE |