#organizational-culture

#organizational-culture

I approach things with low arrogance, because I don't know everything; I'm super curious in how I approach people,

I had made it a habit to drop in on meetings to learn as much as I could about the organization. In one such meeting I was told, quite directly, they were discussing how to avoid giving me raw data without first thoroughly reviewing it and deciding on the "narrative." That moment was a wake-up call. I realized I had underestimated not only the scale of change management required, but also my own learning curve in leading such a transformation.

The Turing institute is undergoing substantial change, with staff raising serious concerns about its stability amid funding pressure from the government to prioritize defense in its operations.

A 2024 WeWork study of business leaders found 82 percent of fully in-office and 76 percent of hybrid organizations reported significantly improved productivity, compared to 67 percent of all-remote companies.

A leader leading from the front sets the tone for the rest of the crew, emphasizing that senior management is essential for nurturing a positive organisational culture.

During my two decades in corporate America at companies like Nordstrom and JPMorgan Chase, I've seen firsthand the difference between interns who simply do their jobs and interns who finish the summer with an offer in hand.

Today, nearly every organization wants to be design-led, but business decisions typically remain dominated by product or engineering teams.

Low UX maturity indicates a limited understanding of user experience design, often leading to design being undervalued or treated as mere decoration.

Employee manuals often fail to provide essential insights on workplace dynamics, leaving new hires unaware of informal yet crucial cultural norms essential for success.

Building an accessibility culture requires small, consistent habits that integrate deeply into organizational processes, rather than solely focusing on achieving final goals.

Managing up is navigating your relationships with people that have more positional power than you. It's no longer just ingratiating yourself to your manager.