> Consider the ratio of R to E on the team when hiring Even accepting his premise of Rs vs Es, this seems absurdly short-sighed. Engineers come and go, engine

> Consider the ratio of R to E on the team when hiring Even accepting his premise of Rs vs Es, this seems absurdly short-sighed. Engineers come and go, engineers can change their R/E approach over time or based on project. If you feel like you can't manage a team full of Rs - and decide to hire a less talented E for balance - then the problem is the way you manage. Take ownership of your employees and find ways to use their talents, don't throw your hands up and hire for some personality type that you imagine you've sussed out over a set of one hour interviews.