- The compulsive need to restate another person's idea in different words and then act like they came up with it themselves.
- Nitpicking some specific detail of an idea, and thus dismissing the entire thing, before understanding the big picture concept.
- Dismissing someone's idea or point of view because they do not have the 'appropriate' experience or qualifications.
- Acting completely disinterested in meetings if the conversation does not revolve around them or their ideas.
- Ignoring suggestions and feedback because the person giving them does not have the 'authority' to do so.
- Agreeing in private and then acting like the idea is ridiculous in front of superiors.
- Expecting others to keep them informed about everything and only sharing details about what they are doing when they need something from someone.
- Being nice to people only when they need something from them.
Not Created Here syndrome
Although I am not a doctor I think I have discovered a new syndrome (A syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms known to frequently appear together but without a known cause). In the medical world the person who discovers a syndrome or disease usually gets to name it so I have decided to name this new syndrome 'Not Created Here' syndrome. If you encounter someone with this syndrome you will need to be very careful as it has been known to immobilize what could otherwise be a highly functioning team, from making progress on any sort of meaningful project or initiative. Some of the symptoms you need to watch out for are:
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