Perfectionism: A Fatal Flaw in Business Development?
A perfectionist mindset is defined – even confined – by the fear of failure. In business, some employees tie themselves to the proverbial mast by declaring that real success doesn’t come with an asterisk; that projects aren’t ready for view until every possible flaw is hammered out and contingency prepared for. Their complete dedication to perfection might seem impressive, or something to strive for – but in actuality, that aversion to even partial failure can stifle innovation and hamstring business productivity.
