I've also found the following strategies helpful: Be less vocal. You might be right in your opinion on some matter, but, you don't always need to express it.

I've also found the following strategies helpful: Be less vocal. You might be right in your opinion on some matter, but, you don't always need to express it. Some things are okay to be ... less than ideal. Let people make their own mistakes (just try to contain them to less important system areas). Teach rather than debate. When you do have a strong opinion, try to phrase your comments as less oppressive suggestions. If over time people ignore your suggestions and it's a critical system component, only then become more assertive and vocal. People hate being told what to do. But if you plant a seed, they are much more open to modifying their view in the long run, after they have digested your reasoning. Everyone likes to do things their own way. As long a business goals are being efficiently achieved, don't mess with things. It seems better to guide people than direct them.