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Seems like there would be a benefit to having a manager that is actually further from the problem itself. Less precious about details and more focused on univer
by olah_1 6y ago
Seems like there would be a benefit to having a manager that is actually further from the problem itself. Less precious about details and more focused on universal principles.
What ex-engineer managers had was respect for the craft itself. You can respect the work of the team without doing it in the past.
- 908B64B197 6y agoI used to assume that. Until I met folks who seemed to be able to switch from micro details to macro "big picture" rather seamlessly. The extreme example of that is a Gates review[0]. Maybe that's why John Sculley never stood a chance. It's more than respect for the craft, it's understanding the problem space. [0] https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2006/06/16/my-first-billg-review/ https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2006/06/16/my-first-billg-rev...
- olah_1 6y agoThat sounds like a different role to me. I think we’re talking about different things. Product Managers vs managing the work flow / engineering work. That was a funny read, thanks.
- 908B64B197 6y agoProduct managers should never manage engineers, period.
- jedberg 6y agoWhy not? Isn't a startup CEO basically an engineering manager and product manager in one?
- mandeepj 6y ago> Isn't a startup CEO basically an engineering manager and product manager in one? Reality is not always equals to expectations
- JamesBarney 6y agoWhy's that?