In military history the creation of line infantry in Napoleonic times was a major innovation, but one that required those being fired at to stand closely with colleagues, to help then hold their nerve.

This might be a metaphor for proximity in teams (virtual and face to face) – time together is crucial.

And sometimes, in an event, we encourage voting and exploration of option with a ‘Human Histogram’- it can be easier for some with deviant views to speak up when they see others standing shoulder to shoulder with them.

Tags: communication, innovation