Most workplace problems don’t suddenly appear overnight. More often, they’re noticed early, discussed privately, ignored temporarily, or postponed until the consequences become impossible to ignore.
Gilbert’s Law highlights a simple but powerful truth: the biggest problem in many organisations is not the problem itself—it’s people’s reluctance to talk about it.
In this week’s Higher English lesson, we explore why employees hesitate to raise concerns, how communication delays affect teams, and what professionals can do to create a culture where issues are addressed before they become crises.