News•Apr 22, 2026
Why Can't They Just...? Revisited
The article revisits the perennial "why can’t they just…" question that surfaces across engineers, managers and senior leaders, using AI tool mandates as a case study. It argues that such questions often overlook deep legal, tax, strategic and cultural constraints that make swift changes difficult. The author proposes a three‑part response framework—personal scope, insight into senior thinking, and prompting the asker’s own influence—to turn frustration into collaborative problem‑solving. Ultimately, the piece encourages both askers and responders to acknowledge complexity and focus on actionable next steps.
