> ...managers exist to set me in a direction and then free me from the political wrangling necessary to deliver (recognized) business value... I think that's m

> ...managers exist to set me in a direction and then free me from the political wrangling necessary to deliver (recognized) business value... I think that's most applicable to large orgs with hundreds of people, but it breaks down in small shops. Nevertheless, it demonstrates that measuring performance is a complex activity.