Engineering & Solution Design
Everything you need to know on our Engineering principles and Solution Design at Holistic Engineering Laboratories Ltd.
Rules
Once you have a detailed, foolproof plan, stick to it rigidly, no matter how the circumstances change. Under no circumstances should you work iteratively or try experiments and pilots. Those might reveal that your plan isn’t perfect, forcing you to adjust it—and that would be a real waste of time.
When faced with a problem, don’t do what you think makes sense. Instead, try to figure out what your boss (or another authority) wants as a solution. Then work on that, even if you think it’s pointless.
Focus solely on meeting the metrics, regardless of what the KPI is actually measuring or what the underlying goal is supposed to be.
When working on a solution, always go for the most expensive and complex option—after all, if it’s good enough for Amazon and Google, it should be just right for your company. The principle of "Keep it simple" is strictly for amateurs. Plus, you can always use the complexity as an excuse for why the problem isn’t solved yet—claiming that more in-depth focus on the technical aspects is still required.
If you do opt for a simple solution, it will only be taken seriously if it’s entirely built in Excel or PowerPoint.
Always stick to the motto DIY. Never use existing tools or standard solutions. A custom solution developed by you and maintainable only by you ensures long-term job security.
Make yourself indispensable by leveraging your experience and relying on tried-and-true strategies you’re familiar with, regardless of whether they’re the best fit for the specific situation. This way, you ensure you never have to bother with new approaches.
Block the use of proven solutions and instead force your employees to develop their own. This not only showcases your innovative spirit but also ensures your team remains occupied for an extended period.
Promote innovation in your company by banning the use of new tools due to security concerns. This way, you effectively force your colleagues to develop their own solutions - nothing drives creativity like reinventing the wheel under pressure.
As an engineer, you’re expected to master complexity—which means solving problems with solutions so intricate that even you won’t fully understand them after a while, let alone your colleagues or customers. That’s the clearest way to demonstrate your true expertise.
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