In big tech lots of managers are highly technical all the way up.
But there's two problems: they can't get into the weeds, and they also are subject to the perverse incentive of being rewarded for generating complexity.
Some people fight it, sure, but those who fight it are less likely to be promoted. You don't get rewarded for having less staff under you or eliminating your own role.
But there's two problems: they can't get into the weeds, and they also are subject to the perverse incentive of being rewarded for generating complexity.
Some people fight it, sure, but those who fight it are less likely to be promoted. You don't get rewarded for having less staff under you or eliminating your own role.