Like most people on here, I work in the software industry, and my team follows a version of ‘agile’ methodology that (disregarding all of the software-specific principles and aspects of it) is a result of continuous iteration and input from the team itself. Over the course of months and years, we’ve developed a system that more or less works for everyone on the team, accomodating not only the nature of the work we do, but certain personal needs and cultural quirks of every individual. While never perfect, the system is continuously revised, as we are encouraged to regularly ‘look back’, voice concerns, discuss issues, and come up with action items to solve problems that arise within and outside the team that affect our productivity and happiness. I almost take this for granted, feeling like this is ultimately the only way to get any team work done over a long period of time, as this gives room for everyone to speak up and bring to light problems that management may not necessarily be a...