Overview
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This 15-minute talk from Pragmatic AI Labs explores how Toyota Production System (TPS) principles can counter the rise of "dangerous dilettantes" - practitioners who use AI automation tools without proper engineering discipline. Learn how the Toyota Way's 12 principles provide a battle-tested framework for integrating AI automation while maintaining software quality. Discover practical implementations of these principles including long-term philosophy over short-term gains, continuous process flow to surface problems, pull systems to prevent overproduction, workload leveling, built-in quality, standardized processes, visual controls, reliable technology, leadership development, team building, supplier network respect, and the importance of direct observation. The presentation includes code examples contrasting dangerous shortcuts with TPS-aligned approaches, making it relevant for software engineers navigating the challenges of AI-enhanced development.
Syllabus
The Toyota Way: Engineering Discipline in the Era of Dangerous Dilettantes
Taught by
Pragmatic AI Labs