Is your industry's 'best practice' actually just a tired convention?
In short: Most industries are governed by tried-and-true methods that may no longer be effective. This conversation explores how to identify stagnant norms and catalyze meaningful change by distinguishing between established wisdom and mere habit.
Franklin Leonard, founder and CEO of the Black List, shares his experience shifting the mechanics of Hollywood by elevating high-quality screenplays and their writers. The discussion centers on the difficulty of convincing decision-makers to abandon familiar routines in favor of innovation.
The core strategy involves questioning whether current standards are based on actual wisdom or simply long-standing convention. By identifying these patterns, individuals can find opportunities to disrupt the status quo and drive systemic change in any field.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: How to Be a Better Human: How to challenge conventional wisdom -- and change any industry
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