Corps of Engineers Leader Shares “Waffles and Spaghetti” Approach to Manage Workplace Complexity

Wargo’s approach, inspired by the 2001 book ”Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti,” centers on managing overwhelming responsibilities by breaking them into smaller, more manageable parts while still recognizing how tasks and people remain connected. It’s a philosophy that has helped guide him through nearly three decades of public service and complex environmental projects.