A really good reason
Do you see the defaults?
The question, “What are things like around here?” has two possible answers.
When a new idea or opportunity arrives, your organization says yes, unless there’s a really good reason to say no.
Or your organization says no, unless someone makes a powerful argument for yes.
In the no organizations, everyone has veto power. If it’s inconvenient or feels risky, it doesn’t happen. The bias is for the status quo.
And in the yes organizations, someone needs to make a very strong case if they want to impede the new work.
If it’s working for you, keep at it. If not, it’s worth naming and changing.