5 Ways to Challenge Outdated Thinking

Christine Waugh

Have you ever proposed a new idea, only to be met with the dreaded response: “We’ve always done it that way?” It’s one of the most frustrating roadblocks to progress in any organization. While tradition can provide stability, clinging too tightly to “the way it’s always been” can stifle innovation, efficiency, and growth. Let’s find ways to challenge outdated thinking

Break Free from “We’ve Always Done It That Way”

As a leader, your role is to challenge outdated thinking and processes, and inspire a forward-thinking mindset. So, how do you navigate resistance and encourage your team to embrace change?

• Ask “Why?” – When someone pushes back with tradition as the only justification, probe deeper. Why is it done that way? If the answer is unclear or no longer relevant, it’s time for a new approach....(read 4 more.)