HR Latte: How HR’s Fear of Failure can Hamper Innovation

Part 3: Guest Josh Berry in a new #KeyPointPodcast series discusses Fear of Failure HR Latte, episode 89 Series: When HR Kills Innovation Efforts HR is a core piece of the innovation equation and can make or break your innovation efforts. Econic helps corporations map and execute innovation. After working with many corporations in many different industries, Josh Berry, Co-Founder of Econic has discovered some barriers to successful innovation that have their roots in HR. In Part 3 of this series, Rayanne Thorn invites Josh Berry to talk about how risk-averse HR can hinder innovation with a Fear of Failure- is too much time being spent saying, “Are we making the right decision?” Treating failure with respect — what respect is owed failure? Tune in as Josh discusses what he has discovered from his years of consulting and working with HR departments. Discussion Points for this episode: Econic’s embracing of the Silicon Prairie Having a healthy respect for failure Why tying bonuses to ROI can hinder growth and innovation efforts How HR can get past their risk aversion tendencies Inclusion initiatives: “Is it safe to be unpopular?” – Joe Gerstandt Harmony: is HR responsible? Having healthy discord. The impact of organizational structure on harmony and innovation On Twitter @Josh_Berry @Ray_anne @HRLatte and @intrepid_NOW *Click here for past Episodes 1-66 HRLatte is made possible by: Dovetail Software delivers web-based solutions & help desk programs that enable organizations to reduce administrative & support costs, diagnose & resolve complex business problems, and increase efficiency, while improving support. Rayanne loves hosting talk radio and continues to hone this craft in every way possible by creating and hosting several educational and promotional radio shows, hosting & moderating webinars and podcasts, as well as a featured host on intrepid.media. For more information about how you can use online radio or podcasting to educate your target audience or customer, compliment your marketing efforts, and grow your brand recognition, feel free to message Rayanne on Twitter, LinkedIn, or via email at [email protected].