We can attract diversity, but how do we make sure that the corporate culture doesn’t make porridge out of everything? We must become better at analyzing our norms and acting on them.
The top boss came by my place late on a Friday afternoon, “Are you still sitting here, Eva?”. The voice sounded present, signaling time for an informal chat about important matters.
“I have only one expectation for you as a newcomer. Keep your eyes and ears open and take notes when you wonder about habits and routines. Then we put our heads together in three months. It is so important – and in three months it will be too late.”
I thought it was eminently well thought out, and although the invitation did not materialize, the invitation sharpened my vision to contribute with my difference for a few months, at least. The boss was aware of the homogenizer effect that singles out thought patterns in a strong corporate culture.
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