5 A Tour of the Inner Core
5.1 The Five Components of the Core
Yes, we’re getting closer to the heart of our book, closer to learning how to cross that Great Divide. But before we get there, we need to take a deeper dive into the Inner Core of our Essential Engineering Framework. Viscerally understanding the Core and what goes into it is an important preparation step before you can begin to operate successfully within your new firm.
As introduced in the previous chapter, the Inner Core is where value is created. This is where inputs are absorbed, transformed, and released as outputs in either a continuous or periodic manner. Five basic components make up the Core, all contained within a boundary that defines what ...
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