Actively Quote by Noreena Hertz
“Most organisations do not actively seek out input from their lower echelons.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Rise of the New Economy, 2022
Organizations often ignore input from lower‑level employees, missing valuable insights and reducing engagement.
In simple terms: Leaders overlook junior staff ideas.
Key Takeaway
Seek input from all levels.
Themes
management
communication
hierarchy
engagement
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
business
organizational
When to use this quote
- Corporate meetings
- team brainstorming
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
bottom‑up feedback
employee empowerment
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent senior staff from listening?
- How can you institutionalize bottom‑up feedback?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring lower tiers can cause blind spots and disengagement.
