specific characteristics you will not want to ignore. These elements include flexibility, transparency, equity, and purpose. That is just to name a few. You need to be careful about having people with this mindset doing something manually when there is a way for it to be automated with technology. They will question you and the system about why things are still being done in an antiquated manner if that is the case. Then you might start thinking, " Who is this person to challenge us? We have always done it this way. " That observation does not make the new hire a challenged employee. They are usually trying to bring value to your 44 It is easy for us organization through efficiency. When you are asked to review a process, have an open mind to new ideas and perspectives. Hear them out. When someone's idea about trying to better a process is flatly shut down without consideration, you may be setting the tone for them to stay in the box going forward. They may get the impression that you want them to mindlessly do as they are told and not to be a progressive member of your team. to get locked into how we have always done things. " THAT IS HOW WE HAVE ALWAYS DONE THINGS " I repeat for emphasis ... It is easy for us to get locked into how we have always done things. At times we can