Don't Fear Failure

Creating a culture of low-stakes failure is one of the most valuable management habits a print shop can adopt. When team members feel free to test new ideas without fear of blame, innovation flourishes naturally. This doesn’t mean accepting chaos—it means giving staff room to experiment and learn from results instead of hiding mistakes. 

Letting a press operator tweak a setup method or a designer test a new workflow can expose better approaches faster than rigid oversight ever could. Encourage open discussions about what didn’t work and why. 

Over time, this mindset builds a sharper, more confident team that solves problems before they reach your desk.