Are You Letting the HiPPO Hold You Back?
Sue Tetzlaff - Culture and Execution Catalyst
Helping healthcare organizations attack their growth and improvement initiatives with certainty
Do you feel like decisions aren’t moving as fast as they should? Your organization’s growth strategy is stuck in neutral?? Chances are, you might have a HiPPO problem.?
No, not the giant animal, "Highest Paid Person’s Opinion," and it can quietly sabotage your organization’s culture, making it harder for your team to be agile, innovative, and engaged.
The HiPPO Effect
Adam Grant, a leading voice in organizational psychology, has flagged the HiPPO as a major hurdle in the workplace. When decisions are made based on hierarchy—rather than on data, evidence, and diverse input—teams disengage. People stop contributing ideas because they know, at the end of the day, the “top dog” will call the shots.
This dynamic often leaves valuable ideas on the table, slows down decision-making, and can make your organization sluggish when what you need is speed and adaptability.
What Happens When You Mute the HiPPO?
Great things. Agility, innovation, and engagement go through the roof. When you shift the decision-making focus from title and seniority to evidence-based insights and team collaboration, your workforce becomes a powerful engine for change. The key to executing on your organization’s biggest goals lies in creating a culture where every voice is heard—and every team member feels empowered to contribute.
This isn’t just about culture for culture’s sake. It’s about driving strategic execution. When your workforce is aligned and actively contributing to the mission, you create an organization that’s flexible, forward-thinking, and primed for growth.
How We Can Help You Tame the HiPPO
We specialize in helping healthcare organizations evolve their culture and build an engaged workforce that’s focused on achieving top strategic priorities. Our proven framework gives you the tools to align your leadership team, empower your staff, and move your strategies from paper to practice.
Curious to see how we can help you tame the HiPPO? Let’s chat. Click?HERE to schedule a call with us and start building the organization you know you’re capable of leading.?
Sincerely,?