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I 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 tha

I 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 ago
That 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 ago
  Product managers should never manage engineers, period.
  - jedberg 6y ago
    Why 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 ago
    Why's that?