Meanings
Invented outside one's own organization (referring to the knee-jerk dismissal of products, technologies, etc. that come from third parties).
Example Sentences
1
The team didn't want to use the new software because it was not invented here.
2
The company refused to collaborate with other companies because of their not invented here mindset.
3
The manager rejected a great idea simply because it was not invented here.
4
The department had a not invented here attitude, which hindered innovation.
5
The engineer dismissed a solution proposed by a colleague because it was not invented here.
