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Here's how you can cultivate a positive mindset in engineering despite design failures.

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Engineering design is a meticulous process that often involves trial and error. Failure can be a stepping stone to success if approached with the right mindset. As an engineer, you're tasked with solving complex problems, and it's inevitable that not all designs will work as intended. However, by cultivating a positive mindset, you can learn from these experiences and use them to fuel innovation and improvement. The following tips will help you maintain a constructive attitude in the face of design failures, ensuring that each setback becomes a valuable part of your professional growth.

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Ben Odugo

MNSE, COREN; Project Planning Engineer at PHEDC
Rodrigo Brígido

BIM/Revit Technician @GDCL Consulting Engineers. | Continuing Professional Development
Hadi Ghadimi , MSc, PMP?

I&C Senior Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager

1 Embrace Learning

When a design doesn't work out, it's an opportunity to expand your knowledge base. Think of each failure as a lesson that brings you closer to the optimal solution. By dissecting what went wrong, you can gain insights that aren't possible through success alone. This learning process can sharpen your problem-solving skills and deepen your understanding of the principles of engineering design. Remember, the most profound breakthroughs often come after a series of setbacks.

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Ben Odugo

MNSE, COREN; Project Planning Engineer at PHEDC
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Like the man below me rightly stated, failure is and has always been a part of engineering. The most important factor is taking stock of where the design went wrong, make adequate corrections and ensure it is minimized in future. Thorough analysis and record keeping is also essential to prevent a reoccurrence of the same errors. It is worth noting that conditions differ from one project to the other which must always be taken into account before, during and after any engineering project.

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Rodrigo Brígido

BIM/Revit Technician @GDCL Consulting Engineers. | Continuing Professional Development
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Design flaws are par for the course in engineering. To maintain a positive mindset, view failures as learning opportunities. Analyze what went wrong, celebrate the small successes and remember that each challenge overcome is another step on your journey of growth

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Hadi Ghadimi , MSc, PMP?

I&C Senior Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager
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Failure is a part of engineering! After a failure in engineering design , take time to reflect on what went wrong and why. Response to these question shall be recorded in check list of engineering design documents. This analysis and verification can provide valuable insights and help you avoid similar mistakes in the future. Some index sheet will be helpful in order to record mistakes .Generally we do this in project management in "monitoring and control" phase of the oil and gas projects. Continuous improvement and learning new skills and technics such as software packages in order to expand your knowledge area would be also helpful and can improve your confidence.

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2 Reframe Failure

To maintain a positive mindset, reframe failure as a natural part of the innovation process. Instead of viewing it as a personal shortcoming, see it as an essential step toward mastery. By changing your perspective, you can reduce the fear of failure that often hinders creativity and risk-taking. This shift in mindset encourages you to take on challenges with confidence and resilience, knowing that each attempt brings you closer to success.

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Jessica Jarratt

Head of Interior Design & Development at Sunseeker International Ltd
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Failure can be read and heard as a harsh word, it has such negative connotations. However the reason engineering has always driven and excited me is that even when designs and concepts are not successful so much can be gained from the process, even into the future, the knowledge and skill that can be built from experience, any experience can drive extraordinary engineering and design.

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3 Collaborate Openly

Collaboration is key in engineering design. Share your challenges with colleagues and seek their input. A fresh perspective can reveal solutions that you might not have considered. Open dialogue about failures creates a supportive environment where collective wisdom drives progress. This collaborative approach not only helps in finding solutions but also builds a team culture that values learning from mistakes.

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4 Set Realistic Goals

Set achievable goals that allow for experimentation and potential setbacks. When goals are realistic, failures become less daunting and more manageable. This approach helps you maintain momentum and stay motivated even when things don't go as planned. Setting smaller, incremental objectives can create a sense of accomplishment that fuels your drive to tackle bigger challenges.

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Ake KINGSLEY Michael

Gracified Facility Engineer | Design Engineer | Senior Planning Engineer | Fabrication | Installation | Mechanical Engineer | Construction Engineer | Commissioning Engineer
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You have to be realistic about what you want, you have to be realistic about how to achieve what you want, you have to be realistic about who to involve in what you want to achieve. Bringing the right people on board.

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5 Practice Resilience

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks. Develop this trait by focusing on long-term goals and staying committed to your vision. When faced with failure, take a step back, assess what happened, and plan your next move without losing sight of the end goal. Resilience is built through experience, and each challenge you overcome makes you stronger and more adept at navigating the complexities of engineering design.

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6 Stay Positive

A positive attitude is infectious and can transform the work environment. Celebrate small victories and maintain enthusiasm for the project at hand. When you stay positive, you inspire your team to do the same, creating a culture of optimism that can withstand the inevitable ups and downs of the design process. Positivity is not about ignoring difficulties; it's about approaching them with the confidence that they can be overcome.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Jessica Jarratt

Head of Interior Design & Development at Sunseeker International Ltd
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The design spiral exists for a reason, and regardless of its size, never be afraid of readjusting or retracing - successful engineering can be found in a multitude of methods, some traditional and some less so. Embrace the challenge and learning of the process as much as the end result.

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5 Practice Resilience

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1 Embrace Learning

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4 Set Realistic Goals

5 Practice Resilience

6 Stay Positive

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