Why Businesses Need a Dreamer’s Magic and a Doer’s Realism

Why Businesses Need a Dreamer’s Magic and a Doer’s Realism
Why Businesses Need a Dreamer’s Magic and a Doer’s Realism

Your zero-to-one humans, it’s not that they don’t want to abide by your corporate protocols, it’s that they literally, and I’ve seen this firsthand, they literally cannot do the job you’ve tasked them with — building something net new — if they slow down for each and every speed bump along the way. – Beth Viner

In this insightful discussion, culture strategist Beth Viner delves into the crucial yet often overlooked balance between the dreamers and doers in an organization.

She provides practical strategies for harnessing the power of both types to facilitate growth, innovation, and harmony within a business setting.

Table of Contents

  1. The Dreamer-Doer Dichotomy
  2. Bridging Tensions
  3. Case Study: Lola
  4. Compensation Strategy
  5. Building a Corporate Mosh Pit
  6. The Role of Speed Bumps
  7. Celebrating Wins

The Dreamer-Doer Dichotomy

Organizations are composed of two types of individuals – dreamers and doers.

The former are creative problem-solvers who often seem detached from reality, while the latter ensure the longevity of a company with their practical approach.

Balancing these roles is key to organizational success.

Bridging Tensions

Bridging the tension between dreamers and doers is essential for growth and innovation.

The combination of out-of-the-box thinking from dreamers with the practicality of doers can lead to remarkable business outcomes.