No. #63
Not Invented Here
- Disregard for External Innovations
Not Invented Here (NIH) is a bias that involves a disregard for products, research, standards, or knowledge developed outside of a group. In product development, this can limit innovation and the integration of external breakthroughs or best practices.
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A development team might reject using an external API that offers superior functionality, preferring to develop a less effective in-house solution.
Empathy tips
1
Encourage External Collaboration
Foster a culture that values and seeks out external collaboration and innovations.
2
Overcome NIH Bias
Implement initiatives specifically aimed at overcoming the NIH bias.
3
External Innovation Integration
Actively look for and integrate external innovations and best practices into product development.
4
Cross-Industry Learning
Encourage learning and borrowing ideas from different industries and sectors.
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