Everyday MBA What Leaders Need to Know to Promote Change and Innovation
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Aug 16, 2025 Oscar Amundsen, a Professor of Organization Studies and author of "How to Become a Dream Organization," shares insights on leadership and organizational development. He emphasizes the critical role of trust in fostering innovation and highlights five mechanisms that enhance communication and performance. Amundsen discusses the importance of empowering teams through autonomy, genuine leadership involvement, and the need for fearless leadership to drive change. He also offers actionable strategies for nurturing creativity and engagement within organizations.
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Trust, Autonomy And Psychological Safety
- High-trust organizations share autonomy, psychological safety, and leaders who listen with curiosity.
- These traits let diverse perspectives combine into meaningful innovation.
Five Ways Trust Fuels Innovation
- Trust speeds knowledge flow, reduces duplicated work, and frees leaders' cognitive capacity.
- Trust also boosts performance via positive expectations and preserves energy for creativity.
Grant Autonomy Within Clear Frames
- Set clear goals and frames but let teams choose how to reach them to support autonomy.
- Stay present by asking questions and offering support rather than controlling minutiae.
