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Managers schedule meetings so that developers can’t get anything done. Then they hire more developers, which means even more meetings. Virtuous cycle!
by ojbyrne 4mo ago
Managers schedule meetings so that developers can’t get anything done. Then they hire more developers, which means even more meetings. Virtuous cycle!
- ZWoz 4mo agoGood managers are like firewalls: they shield from negative outside influences and let good or important information and tasks pass. That includes representing department in stupid meetings, instead of wasting developers/engineers time.
- andsoitis 4mo agoInsulating developers from the rest of the business or other engineering teams is a hallmark of a poor manager, not a great one.
- Intermernet 4mo agoKelly Johnson would disagree, and his management style is taught around the world.