In the innovation stage, teams are ready to explore, experiment, discover, and create. While everyone agrees on the destination, there may be many paths to get there. A diversity-friendly and risk-tolerant workplace is a rich garden for innovation.

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Key Pain Points and Blind Spots

Key Pain PointBlind Spot
Over-caution, avoiding risksAdherence to the status quo
Lack of appreciation for different perspectivesLack of openness to feedback