Love Your Curmudgeon

Attribution: Article based on presentation co-developed by DITA Strategies and Intuitive Stack and presented at ConVEx 2024 by Dan Schommer and Lief Erickson.In any organization, there are always individuals who act as the voice of caution and reason. These are the curmudgeons – the naysayers who ask tough questions and challenge assumptions. I’m sure you can think of one team member who fits this bill—you may have even filled the role yourself once or twice.While the curmudgeon’s skepticism may sometimes seem like an obstacle, curmudgeons can be valuable assets when it comes to initiating new projects or changes at work.