ANALYSING THE COST OF STIFLED PROBLEM-SOLVING IN ORGANISATIONS

Our analysis draws from rigorous research across the UK business landscape. The statistics presented reflect comprehensive studies from leading organisations: Gallup's global workplace engagement reports and State of the Global Workplace, the CIPD Good Work Index, Deloitte and Accenture organisational structure studies and research, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) productivity studies, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) studies, McKinsey's transformation research, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) productivity analysis, Wellbeing effects research from organisational psychology studies, and Stribe employee retention statistics; Culture Amp attrition data.

These insights reveal a critical truth: today's organisations are struggling to unlock their most valuable resource – collective human potential. While the specific percentages may evolve, the fundamental challenge remains consistent – breaking through traditional barriers to innovation and collaborative problem-solving.

We believe in transparency. Our commitment is not just to present data, but to provide a solution that transforms these statistics from a challenge into an opportunity for organisational growth.

Our customer validation research comprises in-depth interviews with directors and senior managers across marketing, sales, corporate affairs, product innovation, customer experience, and operations. Each 30-minute conversation was recorded on video, capturing candid reflections on how their organisations currently approach problem-solving and where the most significant friction points exist.

Through hours of recorded testimony, we’ve documented real experiences of hierarchical limitations, time pressures, siloed thinking, and psychological safety concerns. These aren’t theoretical problems – they’re daily frustrations expressed in the words of the people living them. From quantifying the financial impact of delayed decisions to describing moments when speaking up felt impossible, our respondents validated the depth and breadth of challenges we’ve identified.

We believe in building from truth. Our commitment is not just to assume we understand the problem, but to listen deeply to those experiencing it, ensuring Aether addresses genuine needs with meaningful solutions.