The introvert in me tends to take a similar approach when starting a new role as I also am right now. I have been on the sidelines as things occur in front of me which has given me an assessment of how the team and the business works. I find it better to integrate using their customs as it provides the sense of continuity while I slowly influence my style. However, being this my third team to takeover, the different approaches has been curious to deal with as a consolidation of efforts and culture will need to start to blend which may be challenging for some and their 15 year routine.
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I am lucky in this as the dynamic of change is an expectation from the group and they are part of the change process for the company itself. So far, I am pretty happy with the direction it is taking at the new position :)