I think more often than not what they need is training - I tend to see this kind of thing in people who were promoted from IC to manager but never actually trai

I think more often than not what they need is training - I tend to see this kind of thing in people who were promoted from IC to manager but never actually trained for the job. A manager can definitely be helpful in this situation - a good one will be a barrier between you and whoever is above them, credibly telling those people that the best thing to do is leave you alone.