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My old man spent 30 years working as a mechanical engineer for General Electric in their gas turbine division and used to bring home these sorts of tales similar this with people who reported to him, which subsequently informed him on how he needed to communicate to the manager he reported to on when to expect deliverables.

Most memorable from this was watching his reaction while he and I were watching an episode of Star Trek the Next Generation where his exact problem was manifested into reality by his favorite character: https://youtu.be/8xRqXYsksFg

Nonetheless, I may or may not have employed my dad’s and Scotty’s method now that I have a team reporting up to me, each with their own strengths and weaknesses in delivery. Grooming them has been a genuine pleasure, though.