My old boss made us do daily standups and I thought it was just management theater. Turns out hearing about a blocked database connection saved me from making the same mistake that afternoon. Sometimes the annoying process stuff actually works.

You mentioned using flush cutters, which is good, but honestly, the real pro move is using velcro ties for server racks. Zip ties are a pain for the next person who has to add or move a cable. That sharp edge thing is a real safety issue, but so is having to cut out a bunch of zip ties to make one change. Velcro is reusable and just as tidy.