In the embedded world, there are hardware teams, software teams, externel suppliers, contractors, marketing, trade shows, etc. Deadlines are a real thing, and d

In the embedded world, there are hardware teams, software teams, externel suppliers, contractors, marketing, trade shows, etc. Deadlines are a real thing, and dozens of teams are effected. If you cannot schedule and execute properly, you are out of your league. As a professional engineer, I stand and stake my reputation on meeting agreed deadlines. Otherwise, it’s a sign of amatuer work or even worse, unprofessionalism. I’m cursed/blessed with an Engineering mindset, and expect the same from my peers.