The High Cost of Hiding Knowledge

The High Cost of Hiding Knowledge

Creativity drives innovation and boosts organizational success. But when employees keep valuable knowledge to themselves, they don’t just harm their coworkers—they also stifle their own creativity. A study from BI Norwegian Business School shows that this behavior can hurt individuals and teams, though the impact depends on the workplace culture. Employees who hoard knowledge often find themselves excluded from the loop. When coworkers realize s…