The best way to kill innovation is by using these 7 words, "We, Have, Always, Done, It, This, Way". I don't view this as a team issue, but rather as a leadership issue. Leadership must create an environment where people feel safe to have a voice and have no fear of repercussion, while behaving in a respectful manner. Create an environment where new ideas are celebrated and rewarded.

Understand the 'why'. If there are ideas and the hesitation is about not bringing it, the reasons could be 1. No trust that ideas will be heard 2. More tasks will line up 3. Peer pressure of non acceptance And many more. To break these barriers and creating a positive ecosystem where it is ok to présent the ideas as is , is key. With the growing changes in generational culture and conflict between organizational values and innovation, not all ideas can be implemented. Coaching the team to keep organization value as core and embrace the vision while building the idea is the next phase after creating right ecosystem

I'll use myself to answer this question.? When I have psychological safety; feel supported to develop, grow & speak up; feel appreciated for who I am; feel listened to; have regular 'but meaningful 1-1s', feedback & development.... I am more likely to bring my whole, creative & innovative self to work and feel safer to propose ideas for services improvement. Usually, I am also more likely to stay a little longer with that team/organisation to further add value. While traditions can also stifle innovation & creativity and negatively impact psychological safety, they are vital in making organisations unique in their brand & standing. They also create stability, a sense of shared purpose & build a stronger reliable company culture.