Great engineering teams focus on simplifying processes through a systematic approach. This begins with questioning and reducing initial requirements, which are often flawed, to avoid perfect solutions to the wrong questions. The next step is to eliminate unnecessary steps in processes, acknowledging that if you're not required to reintegrate at least 10% of what you've removed, you're likely not being bold enough. People often err by holding onto too many components due to past negative experiences. A successful strategy involves purposefully deleting more than what's necessary to ensure the removal of non-essential elements and countering conservative tendencies. Additionally, there's an emphasis on the importance of optimization; never speed up a process before simplifying and deleting unnecessary parts. Finally, automation should follow simplifying efforts, as automating processes that should not exist leads to unnecessary complexities. This five-step mantra serves as a guide to creating a more effective engineering approach, highlighting the need for continual iteration and improvement.