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What in the World Is World-Class Engineering?

9 min readJan 26, 2021

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What attributes make something world-class?

I want to understand the language of “world-class engineering” on a deeper level.

My own version of the DIKW Pyramid

Start by Defining Terms

world-class /ˈˌwərld ˈˌklas/ adjective

(1) (of a person, thing, or activity) of or among the best in the world. (2) being of the highest caliber in the world (3) ranking among the world’s best; outstanding; notorious.

en·gi·neer·ing /ˌenjəˈniriNG/ noun

(1) the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures. (2) the work done by, or the occupation of, an engineer. (3) the action of working artfully to bring something about. (4) the application of scientific knowledge for the practical purposes of designing, building, and using engines, machines, and structures

Synthesize Definitions and Senses

Take Notes for Reference

Get an External Perspective

Create Discussion and Listen Carefully

Identify Points of Interest:

ACCELERATE The Science of Lean Software and DevOps: Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations NICOLE FORSGREN JEZ HUMBLE GENE KIM

Passionate About People

Economical Focus

Data Driven

Deep understanding of the tools necessary for the job

Broad understanding of the problems at hand

A solid Learner’s mindset

Inclusive and able to work well with others — a Team Player

Define Underlying Needs

Define Important Qualities (Quality Attributes)

Reflect

Model Behavior

Retrospect

solidly grounded, technically broad, globally engaged, ethical, innovative, excellent collaborator, and visionary leader

Define Next Steps

Planning

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Roz Madder
Roz Madder

Written by Roz Madder

Human hacking the boundaries of experience. Mixing Poetry & Engineering. Making hay wending wyrd. Twitter:@jdcarlston, IG:@r0zm4ddr, (they)

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