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Definitely. In environments where there's clearly a form of competition (most business environments), brainstorming often turns into a silly exercise of ego and
by Frost1x 6y ago
Definitely. In environments where there's clearly a form of competition (most business environments), brainstorming often turns into a silly exercise of ego and political play more than a judgement free arena to generate ideas and offer true constructive criticism.
If you're in a business environment where you have a team where everyone isn't trying to make sure they have an opportunity to get paid more than you, receive a promotion before you, have their idea "win" for RDD, or have more job security when resourcss are tight, then count your blessings.
I've worked in these environments and you can truly innovate, it's marvelous and fun even if the work is challenging. It requires teams who are understanding of one another, have humility, and are shielded by some manager or business policy who/that allows for this sort of dynamic. It's pretty rare, unfortunately.
- ghaff 6y agoI guess I've had a better experience in general.
- ilikeerp 6y agoOr maybe you were never a shark, never progressed beyond the bottom levels and were never really in charge of anything substantial? My kids sometimes feel like they've made life changing and important decisions when in reality I just gave them a choice between two pairs of shoes to go to the park. The tech equivalent is owning a small product at a big company, feels like you're the man but the CEO doesn't give a toss and you're not strategic.
- ghaff 6y agoWhat a destructive attitude.
- ilikeerp 6y agoSorry if that sounded mean but he just dismissed everything the parent said based on him thinking his professional life hasn't presented common challenges. I'm saying that if he has never dealt with competitive behaviours then maybe he's not really competing, even if he thinks he is. I've been through that revelation myself and used it as motivation to up my game. The fact you jumpes up my arse just because I said something that you consider unkind really highlights the lack of diversity in thought in your life. Maybe you're surrounded by yes men and you yourself cannot handle competitive behaviours either.