Exercise 1: The Futility of Finesse

Today, you will learn to wield the mighty hammer of over-engineering, and with it, crush the dreams of your colleagues.

Instructions:

1. Create a solution to a problem that no one asked for.

2. Justify your solution with 17 PowerPoint slides.

3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 until your team is convinced that you're right.

Remember, the goal is not to solve the problem, but to make your presence known.

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