Career Development in Technical Services

This topic is devoted to professionals who work in technical services, addressing their unique career challenges.

Technical services comes with its own unique set of rewards and challenges, and the landscape for those working in these fields is constantly changing, particularly in technology. Navigating the changes requires access to trusted sources of knowledge, including good learning content, peer mentoring and access to seasoned professionals with the wisdom to guide emerging specialists.

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ARTICLE: The Five Deteminants of Company Culture

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Twennie Founders

Adapting to a new workplace means more than learning tasks—it requires navigating culture. Five dimensions matter most: relationships, communication, decision-making, and perspectives on individual versus group contributions. Companies differ in how much in-person time is valued, whether communication is formal or spontaneous, and how hierarchical rules shape access to senior leaders. This article gives you a quick look at aspects of culture you must understand when first joining a new team.