We know how we work is influenced by bosses, colleagues, employees, projects, tools, assumptions, beliefs, management systems … and yes, additional elements not mentioned here.

Combined, these elements make up the system that guides how we work.

So the best question to ask is: How can you influence your bosses, colleagues, employees, projects, tools, assumptions, beliefs, management systems … and yes, additional elements not mentioned here (e.g., your job description) … to improve the system that guides how you (and the people in your department, organization, etc.) work?

(It’s possible. And we all have the ability to do so.)