From the course: Mistakes You Should Avoid at Work
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Not understanding company culture
From the course: Mistakes You Should Avoid at Work
Not understanding company culture
- It can be really tempting early on in a new job or on a new team to try to make changes. While we should all make efforts to improve the way we do work, it's important to avoid the mistake of trying to make changes without properly understanding the company culture. Not understanding company culture, it's like swimming upstream. You might make some progress, but you're more likely to get swept away. If you want to affect change, you really have to understand the environment you're working in. You need to understand your team's values and priorities. Framing your ideas within that context will allow you to get others on board. So be smart and don't come in too hot. Take the time to get to know your team before rocking the boat too hard. You're much more likely to be successful if you do.
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