Although dated, this essay ought to be required reading for everyone involved in software development IMO. Story time; about 15 years ago I was at Big Dumb Inc

Although dated, this essay ought to be required reading for everyone involved in software development IMO. Story time; about 15 years ago I was at Big Dumb Inc on a team dedicated to a specific customer. Our group manager thought it would be a great idea to have a different member lead the weekly staff meeting every week. This is how valuable the meeting was (/s it was a waste of everyone's time). When my turn came around, I printed off copies of this, handed it out, and assigned it to be read, and said "that's all for this week". Some people actually read it, but I'm pretty sure that stunt contributed to a souring the realationship between my boss and I.