> Team members don't need to be "heard," For leadership, correct. For management, false. In software engineering, the people who know are at the bottom, so yo

> Team members don't need to be "heard," For leadership, correct. For management, false. In software engineering, the people who know are at the bottom, so you better listen to them when you need estimates, technical solutions, architectural insight, etc. Throw away your 1-on-1's at your own peril. As a manager you should make sure your team members can do their job, and that includes listening to the problems they face. As a leader you set the course, so day-to-day operational things are indeed less relevant.