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The Inverse Law of Innovation
<p>How does a young officer’s “Why not?” become a senior officer’s “Better not”?</p><p>In this episode of All Things Policy, Dr Y. Nithiyanandam, Professor at the Takshashila Institution, speaks with Cmde (Dr) Arun Pratap Golaya (Retd) about The Inverse Law of Innovation: the idea that openness to new ideas in government declines with years of service. Drawing on his experience in naval innovation, Golaya explores how career risks, rigid procedures and the “frozen middle” can stall promising ideas. Together, they discuss small experiments, leadership support and rewarding outcomes, asking a vital question: how can institutions uphold accountability while giving good ideas a chance?</p><p><br>All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas </p><p>Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in </p>