#wisdomwednesday - Talent management Research: When Help Isn’t Helpful Courtesy: https://hbr.org/2025/06/research-when-help-isnt-helpful Asking for and receiving help at work can boost employees’ creativity, help them learn new skills, and strengthen their interpersonal ties. Yet a years-long study at a global design consultancy found that even in organizations with strong helping cultures, a significant portion of help is perceived as unhelpful. This is often due to nonspecific asks, a lack of accountability, and the potential of a charged aftermath. The researchers offer insights for leaders looking to overcome common pitfalls and create the kind of culture where teams are able to collaborate effectively without fear of looking incompetent or asking for too much #cnc-india