Engineering Mindset

This principle governs how problems are approached.

Orientation

• First do no harm.
• See for yourself. (Genchi Genbutsu)
• Ask questions before making statements.

Reality is the authority.

Problem Solving

The best way to complain is to fix the problem.

Every outcome produces:

• a good result
• or a lesson

Both are acceptable. Stagnation is not.

Analysis

• Seek root causes, not blame.
• Favor single-number estimates with highest confidence.
• Prefer action over discussion.

Rule

If you see a problem and do nothing, you own the outcome.

Last substantive revision: 2025-05-24
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