innovation resistance
[ɪ.ˈnɑ.və.ʃən rɪ.ˈzɪs.təns]
nounpl: innovation resistances
resistência à inovação
1. The tendency of individuals, groups, or organizations to oppose, reject, or slow down the adoption of new ideas, technologies, processes, or methods
The company faced significant innovation resistance from employees who were comfortable with traditional workflows.
A empresa enfrentou uma significativa resistência à inovação de funcionários que estavam confortáveis com fluxos de trabalho tradicionais.
2. Psychological, organizational, or cultural barriers that prevent the implementation or acceptance of innovative changes
Overcoming innovation resistance requires understanding the root causes of employee concerns.
Superar a resistência à inovação requer compreender as causas raiz das preocupações dos funcionários.
3. A defensive mechanism employed by institutions or individuals to maintain the status quo and minimize disruption
Innovation resistance in traditional industries often stems from fear of obsolescence.
A resistência à inovação em indústrias tradicionais frequentemente decorre do medo da obsolescência.
In Brazilian business culture, innovation resistance is often discussed in the context of organizational transformation and digital disruption. It's frequently encountered in large, traditional companies attempting modernization. In the USA, particularly in Silicon Valley and tech hubs, innovation resistance is viewed negatively and associated with being 'behind the times.' Portuguese companies also address this issue, particularly in manufacturing and finance sectors undergoing digital transformation.
NYC Slang
pushing back on the new hotness; not trying to go with the program
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