How can organizations ensure that their employees feel empowered to take risks and think outside the box in order to drive innovation within the company?

Organizations can ensure that their employees feel empowered to take risks and think outside the box by fostering a culture of psychological safety where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas without fear of criticism. Providing training and development opportunities to build employees' skills and confidence in taking risks can also help. Encouraging open communication, collaboration, and recognizing and rewarding innovative ideas can further motivate employees to think creatively and drive innovation within the company.