When 'Yes, Boss!' Kills a Company: Why Andersen Disappeared from Business and Where the 'Diggers' Came From

The article analyzes the phenomenon of absurd business requirements, drawing parallels to the famous '7 Red Lines' sketch. Drawing on a post by Roman Tyshkovsky, the author examines situations where management sets mutually exclusive tasks, demanding growth, optimization, and innovation simultaneously under uncertainty. Reflecting on his own experience in a large transport company, the author admits that what once seemed like 'absurdity' and 'busywork' is often a necessary tool for business structuring and crisis management. The article emphasizes the importance of balancing visionaries willing to take risks with realists who understand technical constraints. The author concludes that rigid standards and reporting, despite their apparent silliness, play a key role in systematizing processes and ensuring a company's long-term survival by transforming chaos into a manageable structure.