[Moto-Mojo]

Originally Posted by terry_b

You know, I understand what you're saying and I don't disagree necessarily. But I work in a technical field for a very large company. The majority of the incompetence I've seen in my industry actually results from the older "wiser" people up the food chain who are unwilling to change or accept feedback when processes need improvement. This discourages the younger, inexperienced people to the point that they no longer try to make improvements. I have the somewhat unique perspective where I started out as one of those young inexperienced guys, and now I'm moving into the more senior, wiser role - and I won't forget what it felt like to have great ideas and input for improvement only to be told "This how we've always done, no reason to change" and that management knows better.

Just my perspective, back to topic...

I cannot disagree with that in the least. I have seen both scenarios.