The Recovering Engineer

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You Cannot Sell What You Do Not Own

The Recovering Engineer

The new procedure added two documentation steps to an existing operation, and he knew that it would add both time and energy to an already cumbersome process. Is my concern with the implementation specifics or with the overall goal? John was not happy with the change because he knew that his team would not like it.

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How Much Margin Do You Have? | Guy Harris: The Recovering Engineer

The Recovering Engineer

While I was in the Navy and learning to become an Engineering Officer, I learned about the specific margins that were built into both the submarine and the engineering plant to ensure safe operation. This is a big question to consider, and it relates directly to how you set your goals for next year.

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Four Ways to Improve Your Communication

The Recovering Engineer

The goal of this “step” is to get a clear picture of how the differences between you and the other person might affect your communication efforts. It’s a good goal nonetheless. If the goal is to make an idea common, you must work to understand the other person’s thinking before you can truly communicate.

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