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Why, how or what?

How often do you ask yourself: why do I do what I do? Why my employer employs me? Why is my business successful? I don't do it very often; in fact, in everyday rush, I often forget what's important. I lose the "why" from horizon. It's a mistake - but it's a common one, made by individuals as well as large companies.

Simon Sinek in his TED talk described, why big, innovative leaders can change the world. Using examples like Wright brothers and Apple, iPad and aeroplane, he shows that the main source of success is the vision.

Overengineering

Im my career I've seen a few projects that was "overengineered". Talented developers and architects designed complex architecture and used fancy solutions to achieve goals, which could be otherwise achieved much easier. This situation is quite common in various projects across the globe, from software projects to car industry to drugs research.

People usually think with "patterns". It's partly due to our system of education, where small children are teached that for each problem there is only one correct solution - the one on the back of your book ;). This education system limits our divergent thinking, which is essential for innovative thinking.

Where good ideas come from

Every project needs good ideas. Without good ideas, your business won't win the competition with your rivals. But how are new, good ideas developed? Which factors influence this development?

Good ideas require time. Time is crucial; some good ideas require ten or twenty years to develop. Ideas also require a possibility to "collide" with other people's ideas, opinions and experience.

What motivates IT engineers

To achieve positive results of your projects, you and your team must be well motivated. Without proper motivational mechanisms, people could easily lose their productivity, get apathetic and bored with your project.

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