You must find out how things work. One of the most common misconceptions is, "If I just do good work, it will be recognized and rewarded." When you don't question your assumptions about process --how things work -- it leaves you with blind spots you don't realize are holding you back!

Here's a simple three step framework that can help you:

1. What do you want? Make a list of all the things.


2. How do you think it works? Write down the story of how you think those things happen.


3. Verify! Get curious, talk to people, and get new perspectives and info to update your assumption.

You must take an active role in asking and finding out! Do not expect your manager to initiate this knowledge transfer. Do know wait for HR to tell you how it works.

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