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TBM 327: Hot Takes and Parochial Altruism

The Beautiful Mess • 674 implied HN points • 13 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Tech Culture Work dynamics Innovation Social Issues
  1. Many people in tech show strong loyalty to their group but criticize those outside of it. This behavior can create division and blame against those who are seen as different or less capable.
  2. The tech industry is experiencing a lot of mixed emotions, with issues like job losses and pressure to perform leading people to cling to their own groups for support and validation.
  3. It's important to reflect on how our own biases shape our views of others. Being aware of our reactions and the impact of societal pressures can help us respond more thoughtfully to negative talk.

Ask vs guess culture

Tech and Tea • 946 HN points • 12 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Social norms Work dynamics Generational differences
  1. Ask culture involves being direct in requesting what you want, even if it seems unreasonable.
  2. Guess culture involves asking for something only if you're fairly sure the other person will say yes, and reading indirect cues to gauge appropriateness.
  3. Navigating between ask and guess culture can be challenging, especially in personal relationships and work environments.

Chuye^.n gia^'u nghe^`

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 17 Jul 07
💼 Business Work dynamics Knowledge sharing Professional development Team Management Ethics
  1. Some individuals may choose to hoard knowledge, fearing competition or loss of job security, but sharing knowledge can lead to mutual growth and understanding.
  2. People with strong technical knowledge are often generous in sharing, potentially because their expertise is broad and well-established.
  3. Sharing knowledge not only enhances one's own understanding but also helps others learn and grow, creating a collaborative environment for progress.

Organisation charts and what they don’t tell us

The Jolly Contrarian • 0 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
💼 Business Organizational Structure Management Communication Decision-making Work dynamics
  1. Organisation charts often do not reveal the actual functioning and dynamics within an organization, focusing more on formal structure than substance.
  2. Formal communication channels, like reporting lines, do not necessarily represent how work truly gets done in an organization; informal communications and interactions are crucial for progress.
  3. Management should trust and empower subject matter experts by minimizing formal impediments and recognizing the importance of informal networks and interactions within the organization.
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