Have you ever seen a keyboard on a UK computer?
At first, you won’t notice a difference because it’s almost the same as a US keyboard, but not quite. There are a few more keys, and some of the symbols are in different spots.
Of course, you’ll be able to use it, no problem. It’s English, 95%+ is the same, and you have eyes. But if you’re an accomplished typer, you’re gonna occasionally get it wrong. Will it make a difference? It depends on what you’re doing.
DeWalt vs Milwakee vs Makita drill.
Ford vs Chevy vs Toyota truck.
Outlook vs Apple Mail vs Gmail.
Windows vs MacOS vs Linux.
You probably have an opinion about which is “for you.”
It might be brand (i.e., tribe), or country, or privacy, or something else you identify with.
Or it might be a nuance of efficiency. “I know this one better. I understand it better. I’m faster and better when I use it.”
If you’re a leader, your people will have an opinion about the tools they use to do their work. That’s good. You want people with these opinions because you want craftsmen. Craftsmen care about their tools.
But it’s your job to figure out which of those opinions matter for the personal and collective good of the organization and which are simply religion.
