Innovation Killer #7.
Excessive caution allows complacency to masquerade as prudence.
This anti-pattern comes from Jim Carroll’s 10 Surefire Ways to Kill Creativity, Innovation and Strategy!
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Be Cautious
Excessive caution allows complacency to masquerade as prudence.
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| Publish Date | 2019-12-02 |
| Updated Date | 2026-09-18 |
| Maturity | proven |
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