- Respect for developer judgement when it comes to technical issues. Including not committing to deadlines or features without discussion and agreement with the

- Respect for developer judgement when it comes to technical issues. Including not committing to deadlines or features without discussion and agreement with the developers concerned. There have been a lot of projects I've seen crash and burn, with all the associated drama, based on commitments made without any understanding of the work involved. It's not fun for anyone. - The option for privacy. No, a glass-walled office doesn't count. Sometimes I need somewhere quiet to think. Or take a nap. Or read a book. Sometimes I just need to get away from pressure somewhere and have a quiet cuppa. I'm not paid to type, I'm paid to think - that's not best done in a factory-floor type setting.