We’re taught from a young age to obey rules. But when it comes to business, sometimes it’s a good practice to ignore them. It’s called intelligent disobedience, and it involves challenging your own rigid routine in an attempt to unlock your creative juices. To try your hand at intelligent disobedience, there are steps you can take. See a few below:
- Consider the benefits of decentralizing some of the decision-making in your unit.
- Catch yourself if you habitually insist on “going by the book.”
- Be aware of your mental scripts.
- Don't surround yourself with yes men or perpetual naysayers.