Maybe the secret is paying _everyone_ enough the make that happen. There's also a lot to be said for providing clean paths to climb the ladder by hiring intern

Maybe the secret is paying _everyone_ enough the make that happen. There's also a lot to be said for providing clean paths to climb the ladder by hiring internally (but that's made viable by paying well to provide good stability and mentoring at all levels...). Then you end up with inherently informed and connected management.