84. Sanctity of the Half-Baked Idea
The team is willing to nurture even seemingly half-baked ideas.
Progress can be slowed, and sometimes stopped, when team members are reluctant to offer ideas that appear at first sight to be half-baked. Strong teams make it safe to voice unfinished ideas; many teams encourage this practice. If the idea in its original form is not perfect, it can be improved—but only if it is allowed to have its day in court.
Half-baked ideas play a part in project life and should be thought of as something to be protected and nourished. For example, brainstorming sessions and other creative workshops can only work if team members ...
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