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I agree with the author that "People Who Make Software Happen" can and should fit into more dynamic roles. Although I don't think the content of this post leads

I agree with the author that "People Who Make Software Happen" can and should fit into more dynamic roles. Although I don't think the content of this post leads one to conclude that they should become managers. Unless by manager they don't mean manager of people. It makes a better case for them being board members, or technical practitioners with more decision making power.

MonkeyClub 4y ago
Exactly - in one sense, turning a good programmer into a manager is a sure fire way to lose a good programmer and gain a bad manager. Senior/tech lead should be enough of an upgrade to get valuable voices heard, without swamping programmers with managerial duties. Otherwise, let’s turn the best managers into programmers as well, and see how that goes :)