To achieve efficiency, the organization must build a culture and a common way of thinking based on the statement: "Quality is free."

Yes, you read that right – quality is free! It is the lack of (or trading off) quality that is costly. But for any product, quality must be free, and this applies to any profession.

So please, stop thinking that when an engineer writes tests, he is focusing on quality more than on getting the job done.

This is just the way he should work! He needs to make sure that he is doing it right! He needs to follow a methodology and use his own tools.
I mean, you don't bring tools to the dentist when you go for a consultation!
You don't tell him how he should work to deliver a satisfying product.

Please understand that when you hire an engineer, it is primarily to count on him to craft better solutions for you, based on science and knowledge! Don't tell him how he should work.

On the other hand:

❌Over-engineering, over-quality, and misunderstanding quality software can all lead to problems in software development. They can result in bloated, complex, coupled, and low-cohesive products that are difficult to maintain and use.

❌Wasteful meetings and context switching can also have a significant impact on productivity. It's crucial to have clear objectives for each meeting and prioritize tasks to minimize context switching.
Eliminate waste continuously and don’t surrender to habits!

✅To achieve quality software, it's essential to stay focused on one goal at a time and eliminate any wasteful learning that doesn't contribute to that goal or define the next steps.

Achieving quality and efficiency in software development requires a balanced approach.

💡Don't confuse simple and simplistic!

✅Simple is hard, needs expertise, and can't be done simply.
Yet it is essential to progress straight and lower costs.

❌Simplistic is easy but chaotic, leads to bloated software, slow evolution, unsatisfied users, and work environment