Start by acknowledging the systemic bounds and understand your degree of latitude: the “performance funding metrics” of USG or the “Approved Software List” of Augusta University are not elements you can (easily) change.
Make sure your workstation will not ruin your health:
Practise universal design as much as you can, by communicating using multiple file formats and media.
Embrace structured procrastination: if a task is daunting, try to remain efficient by completing other tasks (this is how pandoc was born).
Leverage existing good practise, such as faculty peer review: you will learn in the process and possibly help colleagues through e.g. tenure and promotion.
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