Initiating and fostering the exchange of ideas is essential for moving a business forward. It can be tricky to encourage these discussions to happen organically. However, if done right, sparking these"breakthrough" conversations can lead to the next innovative breakthrough for your business.
The best way to create a safe and open dialogue for teams, business partners and other industry leaders starts with your willingness to create it as a business owner. Below, 11 members of Newsweek Expert Forum each explain one key factor in opening up your business to these breakthrough conversations.Set the tone to disarm any defensiveness or nervousness right out of the gates by stating that this is a non-judgmental, safe environment for the conversation to take place in.