> The thing is, managers actually -like- being informed on a weekly (or even daily!) basis! This. As a coder, I like to be left alone and allowed to focus on

> The thing is, managers actually -like- being informed on a weekly (or even daily!) basis! This. As a coder, I like to be left alone and allowed to focus on the same thing for long periods of time. Interruptions break my train of thought, and task switching is mentally costly. Thus, out of courtesy, I used to make a habit of leaving managers undisturbed except during designated weekly meetings or via the occasional email if something important came up. It took me a long time to realise that managers are not like coders. Being informed makes their job easier - especially when you're ahead, but especially if you're falling behind.