Why your ambition in Europe can turn into loneliness (Category Culture)

Interesting. interview, which gave Evgeny Kot Kirill Mokevnin in the framework of the podcast Kirill. They talked about the cultural code in the IT world. Evgeniy spoke at conferences before leaving for Prague as director of engineering at Wrike. Now Evgeny is VP of Engineering at the startup rarible.com about NFTs, and also hosts the podcast Doctor Cat. The theme of the issue was cultural differences in the IT industry and their impact on the career of a developer.

Here's the main ones. 10 keynote 1) Cultural code It differs from country to country, so it is important to adapt to local cultural differences for successful interaction. I recommend reading the book.The Culture Map"that I mean." told earlier 2) Language barrier and accent Imperfect command of the language affects the professional perception and nervous system of specialists, as well as ways to adapt to this problem. 3) The Importance of Soft Skills In different countries, there is a discussion of the importance of soft skills in the US, Europe and Russia, with an emphasis on the fact that it is not about “correctness”, but about cultural characteristics. 4) Toxicity The participants discussed the comparison of toxicity manifestations in different IT cultures: in Russia – straightforwardness, in the West – toxicity is often hidden behind formalities. 5) Cultural approaches to dismissal n - In the US, layoffs are often instantaneous, while in Europe the process is more formalized and time consuming. 6) Ambition. It can be difficult for ambitious professionals to realize themselves in Europe, where stability and work-life balance are valued. 7) Decision-making and escalation of conflicts The participants discussed various models for resolving work conflicts: direct discussion vs escalation through management. 8 ) Debates and their importance to experts It was about the culture of public speaking and debate that the United States has developed since childhood, and how it affects professional success. 9) Education and cultural attitudes Childhood and upbringing in different countries affect professional behavior and ability to integrate into international teams. 10) Age programmers Stigma – how attitudes towards older developers in different countries and how attitudes towards programming change with age.

To sum up, this interview is worth watching if you want to take a broader look at the multicultural issues that Kirill and Yevgeny tell not just theoretically, but share their stories and stories from their experience in IT in other countries.

#Culture #Management #Leadership #Engineering