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Why Making Mistakes in Business Should Be Encouraged

Michael Hemsworth
March 27th, 2013

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It might seem like a strange approach, but making mistakes in business is something that should be encouraged in order to create a more cohesive workplace. Getting the best out of employees isn’t just about positively reinforcing great work; it’s also encouraging risks and engaging them when it doesn’t go as planned. Maintaining a relative balance in this respect can help foster a forward-thinking work environment where employees become their best selves and doing so doesn’t have to mean huge overhauls of protocol already in place.

The Thoughtboxes web application is an organizational tool that puts everything that needs to get done in one place for easily shifting between tasks during a hectic schedule. As such, the application can provide a means to organize everything from meetings to thoughts, which means that nothing is forgotten. Due to the fact that the application has room for everything, plan drafts and other miscellanea can be recalled at a moments notice; perfect for meetings and brainstorming sessions. Such a powerful organization tool can make team members feel more confident speaking their mind and proposing ideas.

Moving forward on this topic of a comfortable atmosphere, Trend Hunter’s PRO Trend WorkPLAYce Innovation highlights products that are designed to make the worker feel more ergonomically supported in the mental and physical respects. Each of the designs placed in the spotlight encourage comfort, which should be of main focus in the workplace. If someone doesn’t feel confident in their position and space, it’s unlikely that they’ll be willing to propose new initiatives that go against the grain. It’s powerful to create an environment that fosters innovation through risk-taking and by rewarding positive results, but also discussing what went wrong and how to rethink strategies.

To help incite new ideas that can help a brand move forward into its next phase, Trend Hunter’s Business Trend Report is packed with useful information that focuses on the best and brightest ideas at play in the market.
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