I work for a very successful engineering firm that has been in business since 1972. We are best known for the quality of our work, our innovation and commitment to what we do, not too sound so mainstream but it is the truth. One of our retired owners has been writing the story of the company and wanted all key senior engineers to write about past project involvement while they are all still around. I thought it would be a great idea to create a book for our 40 year anniversary. Most of our new engineers do not know the story of our company and I think it is worth telling it. However, there are key close minded senior engineers that oppose to the idea. I need your opinion on why would you oppose, and why you would think it is a good initiative.

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Jay’s Answer: I’d oppose it if: I was embarrassed by the work, didn’t want the recognition, or thought it was a self-congratulatory project that doesn’t have any real value.

I’d be in favor it it if: I had pride in my work, I saw that my story would inspire others, or was a project that could help my company’s bottom-line.