[TowerTalk] myth about engineers?

[Mickey Baker]

I think we have a winner.

Perhaps it is time for a bit of levity - engineers and "the knack."

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/410397/dilbert_the_knack/

I have "the knack." Do you?

73,

Mickey


On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 1:17 PM, Jeffrey Okamitsu <w3kl at w3kl.com> wrote:

> In my career in pure research, R&D, and product design as well as
> leadership of
> R&D, engineering, and product development, I have worked with scientists
> and
> engineers that run the gamut from "it's never good enough..." to "the specs
> are
> wrong..."  In my view and experience both extremes can and do have a place
> in
> any NPD project.   What really determines success or failure of an NPD
> project
> in this case is how the project team is led.  There are going to be times
> where
> one needs to let the type who likes to push the envelope in
> performance/cost/etc. and there's a time for the extreme pragmatist to be
> in
> charge.
>
> Proper leadership and vision with insure that a group of technical
> resources
> with disparate temperaments and personalities will come together as a team
> to conceive of, breadboard, and design a product that will meet expecations
> on
> time and within budget.
>
> 73, Jeff
> W3KL
>  Jeffrey K. Okamitsu, PhD, MBA
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>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Al Williams <alwilliams at olywa.net>
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Sent: Fri, November 12, 2010 12:01:50 PM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] myth about engineers?
>
> In my 30 some years as a lead engineer (electronic & software) I found that
> most
> engineers did not fit this description. They welcomed going on to a
> new design project as soom as their present design met the requirement!
>
> k7puc
>
> ----- Original Message ----- .
> >
> > Milt was a realist about project management.  He was very aware that
> > engineers have a tendency to try to design everything to perfection,
> > regardless of the schedule or cost.  He had a sign over his desk that
> > read, "Good enough is better than perfect."
>
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-- 
Mickey Baker
Fort Lauderdale, FL
“Tell me, and I will listen. Show me, and I will understand. Involve me, and
I will learn.” Teton Lakota, American Indian Saying.