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Connected Engineering Method

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The Connected Engineering Method is a practical framework for unlocking technical innovation through human connection. Developed by Michael Germain after two decades of engineering leadership, this approach emphasizes that innovation isn't just a technical challenge—it's a human one.

At its core are three principles:

  • Connected Understanding – Build credibility by listening first, forge relationships across silos, and dig deep into problems before solving them.
  • Realness – Share your thinking process, admit uncertainties, and treat resistance as insight, not opposition.
  • Creative Tension – Embrace conflict, challenge assumptions, and reframe problems to surface bold new solutions.

This method moves beyond psychological safety and agile rituals by focusing on the relational dynamics that truly drive breakthrough thinking. It blends lived experience with research from organizational psychology and change management, offering both mindset shifts and daily practices.

By fostering trust, transparency, and collaboration between engineers and subject matter experts, teams unlock faster problem-solving, higher-quality outcomes, and more sustainable learning. The framework includes measurable metrics for both team health and delivery quality, making it actionable from day one.