In the industries that are due for the most upheaval and disruption, the fearful organizations and upper leadership control the narrative by eliminating the people that push for change. Fact. When your top executives don't understand the urgency to adapt to a rapidly changing business landscape, it's time to abandon ship.
There are two phobias growing 1000 times faster than any other, and these fears have a dramatic effect
“Chronophobia” It specifically relates to time and the passing of time, but is frequently associated with anxieties about future events and changes that may happen.
"Technophobia." Is the fear of technology. This includes fears related to the use of new technologies, reliance on technological devices, and the potential consequences of technological advancements.
These phobias are closely related and often ignored or denied by leadership, thus setting the tone for a non-transformative organization.
What's the Answer?
The solution lies in education. Understanding that you don't need to know all the specialized knowledge and specifics of the technological revolution can be a relief and the only way to conquer a fear is to acknowledge it and face it. With the current technological advances accelerating at an exponential pace, falling behind can spell disaster. The diffusion of innovation now moves the late adopters into serious jeopardy of extinction and laggards are already teetering on collapse.
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