{"id":2930,"date":"2020-08-31T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nailted.com\/blog\/?p=2930"},"modified":"2024-09-13T11:38:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T09:38:43","slug":"how-to-prevent-blind-spots-from-killing-your-companys-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nailted.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-blind-spots-from-killing-your-companys-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Blind Spots from Killing Your Company’s Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Every business has blind spots. Don\u2019t think you do? That\u2019s exactly why they\u2019re called \u201cblind\u201d\u2013they\u2019re the weaknesses that go unnoticed<\/strong>…ultimately, at the expense of success and profitability.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Here\u2019s the other thing about blind spots: they\u2019re anything but harmless. Typically, these kinds of weaknesses suggest far-reaching problems woven into the culture of a company<\/strong>\u2013often wreaking havoc without the notice of upper management or leadership.<\/p>\n\n

The good news? Blind spots can<\/em> be addressed and resolved<\/strong>…but it takes a bit of strategy (and a healthy dose of humility).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll look at why blind spots go unnoticed…what they might look like in action\u2026.and most importantly, how to identify and resolve them using employee feedback<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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Why Blind Spots are \u201cBlind\u201d<\/h2>\n\n

Some weaknesses might be easily identified and acknowledged\u2013such as an employee\u2019s blatant underperformance or chronic disorganization. A blind spot, however, may be dangerously ingrained into the culture of a company, making it a bit less obvious.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

One reason that blind spots may be overlooked is the potentially dangerous power of \u201cgroupthink\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

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According to Psychology Today<\/em><\/a>, groupthink is \u201cwhen a group of well-intentioned people make irrational or non-optimal decisions spurred by the urge to conform or the belief that dissent is impossible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

In other words, well-meaning employees and managers may be perpetuating unhealthy habits or workflows<\/strong> because they either a) don\u2019t want to cause waves; or b) believe that it would be inappropriate to call out weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n

While having a strong company culture is generally a good thing\u2013encouraging unity, belonging, and purpose\u2013refusing to disagree for fear of breaking unity is where company culture can get dangerous. As you\u2019ll see soon, that\u2019s why it\u2019s so critical to weave open communication into company culture.<\/p>\n\n

Next, overlooking blind spots may be the result of fear of management or leadership<\/strong>. If your company culture is domineering and fear-driven, your team members are unlikely to speak up about poor work habits or underlying issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Finally, overlooking blind spots may simply be the result of a lack of bigger picture thinking<\/strong>. If your team and leadership are constantly scrambling to put out fires and stay on top of the ball, it\u2019s unlikely anyone is going to pause to point out a deeper issue.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Blind Spots Can Look Like\u2026.<\/h2>\n\n

In theory, a blind spot in your company can look like anything. Still, there are a few common denominators for weaknesses<\/strong> that can go unnoticed or unacknowledged for too long\u2013ultimately doing damage to efficiency, productive output, and your overall working environment:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n