John,

Yes, I do understand that some workplaces are stuck with this system. Many of them are legacy places…large corporations with roots that go back decades, even centuries.

Thanks for the comment.

Tom

Total Necro resurrecting here.. However that is the desired nature of businesses that Utilize Command and Control structures with top down single direction single Channel Orders based systems. It is a poor system for everyone concerned even the guys at the top,.

And really no manager should deviate from set orders, unless they have discussed the issue with their particular set of bosses. Unless of course they prescribe to the its better to ask for forgiveness rather than permission school of thought.

I get the point you are trying to make, but you have to recognize workplaces stuck with this and avoid them. Innovation does not usually come from the top down except in the broadest sense or the very domain specific product sense. So developing value for the business by innovating in your own job or team space is a completely nuts idea to those in the position to make it happen in said CNC structure 🙁

You’re welcome Russ, thanks for reading!