I am curious about where I would fit in. Probably island or classroom. I want to fit but also kind of want to be left alone, so it's complicated. Sounds like a really interesting book.Gerry Steen wrote: ↑11 Dec 2023, 14:59 Hi, Oleabhiele, The author talks about 5 microcultures that make up most workplaces. They are the following: the classroom microculture, the island microculture, the kingdom microculture, the Swiss watch microculture, and the tribe microculture. The classroom microculture would be conducive to your learning on the job. The island microculture allows you to work independently in your own space as you have specialized skills that differ from other people in your workplace. The kingdom microculture is a very competition-oriented work situation that encourages one to try to outdo another in a dog-eat-dog atmosphere. The Swiss watch microculture requires everyone to have each others' back while each performs their responsibilities efficiently to ensure that the team is effective. Finally, the tribe microculture is a worksite that puts a lot of emphasis on the workers enjoying the social aspect of work and valuing each other. Everyone's opinion matters. The workers often socialize together after working hours. The workers are collectively like a big family. The author helps you to find out which microculture you would be most comfortable working in. Once you know that you must figure out whether or not you can find your microculture at your workplace or do you need to look for a workplace that has your preferred microculture. The idea is that once you fit in you will be able to avoid burnout. I hope this answers your question. Have a good day.
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You should read the book if the concept of microcultures appeals to you. I enjoyed the book and the ideas made sense.Marie Chalupová wrote: ↑05 Mar 2024, 17:04I am curious about where I would fit in. Probably island or classroom. I want to fit but also kind of want to be left alone, so it's complicated. Sounds like a really interesting book.Gerry Steen wrote: ↑11 Dec 2023, 14:59 Hi, Oleabhiele, The author talks about 5 microcultures that make up most workplaces. They are the following: the classroom microculture, the island microculture, the kingdom microculture, the Swiss watch microculture, and the tribe microculture. The classroom microculture would be conducive to your learning on the job. The island microculture allows you to work independently in your own space as you have specialized skills that differ from other people in your workplace. The kingdom microculture is a very competition-oriented work situation that encourages one to try to outdo another in a dog-eat-dog atmosphere. The Swiss watch microculture requires everyone to have each others' back while each performs their responsibilities efficiently to ensure that the team is effective. Finally, the tribe microculture is a worksite that puts a lot of emphasis on the workers enjoying the social aspect of work and valuing each other. Everyone's opinion matters. The workers often socialize together after working hours. The workers are collectively like a big family. The author helps you to find out which microculture you would be most comfortable working in. Once you know that you must figure out whether or not you can find your microculture at your workplace or do you need to look for a workplace that has your preferred microculture. The idea is that once you fit in you will be able to avoid burnout. I hope this answers your question. Have a good day.
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Thank you for the kind words, Dana. I think that the author was very perceptive and knew how to think outside of the box. The microcultures as she described them make so much sense. I am retired now, but looking back , I can see why some co-workers were completely unhappy with their jobs.