In a fast-paced business, agility is a prized trait. But when agility turns into erratic shifts in priorities and ideas drop like random bombs on unsuspecting teams, chaos ensues. This phenomenon, aptly named “Idea Bombing,” occurs when a leader constantly and unpredictably introduces new priorities, projects or directions. While it might feel like innovation, the aftermath often includes missed deadlines, fractured focus and a demoralized team.
Think of Idea Bombing as the managerial equivalent of a fireworks display gone awry: exciting at first but ultimately disorienting and damaging. Instead of inspiring growth and creativity, it fosters an environment where employees are perpetually spinning their wheels without meaningful outcomes.
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