[IT leaders that make mistakes they don't own up to.... hmmmm...]

40% of IT leaders scared to admit mistakes due to workplace culture of fear

Date:
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:27:00 +0000

Description:
New research has revealed that many IT leaders are scared to admit mistakes, leading to potentially major IT incident[s].

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- Two in five are scared to admit mistakes, men are more fearful
- Germany and US better than UK for IT leaders
- A radical candour overhaul is needed

Technology solutions provider Adaptavist has revealed that two in five IT leaders fear admitting mistakes due to a culture of blame and fear, however there are unintended consequences associated with this effect.

A further two in five (42%) recognize that this fear compromises their
companys cybersecurity, highlighting how a basic culture can have wider
impacts on an entire organization.

The report also revealed that male IT leaders (45%) are more likely to fear admitting mistakes compared with their female counterparts (29%).

Workplace culture of fear and blame has broader effects

According to the study, nearly half (44%) of IT leaders state their organization prioritizes speed over quality, with a sense of urgency
increasing the risk of errors, potential security blunders and further vulnerabilities.

Adaptavist also highlighted mounting pressure on workers, with two in five (39%) concerned that heavy workloads could be distracting them from
meaningful work, leading to a major IT incident.

Globally, the study found the UK to be among the worst places to be an IT leader, with 54% noting that a lack of psychological safety is hindering innovation, compared with 42% in the US and 37% in Germany. Fear of admitting mistakes is also higher in the UK (47%) compared with the US (39%) and
Germany (36%).

Adaptavist CTO Jon Mort summarized: The technology industrys culture of excessive workloads, fear, and blame has been allowed to develop over the
last few decades due to the high-stakes nature of IT.

Looking ahead, Mort advocates for radical candour, which the company
describes as a communication framework for specific and sincere praise and
kind and clear criticism.

Adopting a radical candour approach is key to creating an effective feedback loop that prioritises efficiency and learning, without ever inducing blame,
he added.

With 55% of IT leaders admitting this type of culture is not in place and
many stating that blame is more prominent than learning within their organization, Mort believes a healthier workforce and culture will ultimately lead to a stronger company overall.

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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/pro/40-percent-of-it-leaders-scared-to-admit-mistake s-due-to-workplace-culture-of-fear

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