It’s hard to know where to start when it comes to navigating certain organizational dynamics.

With an ambiguous culture, a loosely-defined org chart, an unclear job description, and people making their own rules, even the bravest among us can feel intimidated.

It’s almost as if you have to decipher an intricate code of expected behaviors and subtleties in order to understand how people are supposed to interact – but thankfully there can be many paths to successful outcomes.

Establishing mutually beneficial, long-term relationships should be at the center of your efforts; by positioning yourself as a collaborator with all stakeholders, you can better understand how things really work and be effective in your role.