Finally, learning to change is necessary because the agency's future effectiveness depends upon the ability to adapt to the changes taking place within the grand scheme of environmental management. We do things the way we've always done them. We take risks and try new approaches. We reward and celebrate success. We reward success as well as the ability to learn from our mistakes.
Staff are primarily technical experts.
Managers and supervisors do technical work in addition to managerial duties and sometimes micromanage projects. Competition between staff. Respect among staff for all skills and abilities. We are bound by rules and process. We adapt based on continuous feedback and new information.