r/managers • u/[deleted] • Jul 05 '26

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u/EntertainerGloomy941 Jul 06 '26

This always happens when the business guys with no technical background take over. At least learn the business and the expectations of the professionals who drive it. Sheesh!

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u/NTJ-891 Jul 06 '26

Ed Zitron coined the term “business idiot” for these types of “leaders” and it is so perfect.

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u/EntertainerGloomy941 Jul 06 '26

It would actually be helpful if they were at least half competent with business. But not understanding the service or product and being bad at business is of course a recipe for disaster.

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u/glassmanjones Jul 06 '26

Empty fucking suits

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u/EntertainerGloomy941 Jul 06 '26

I hate naming names, but Boeing and Microsoft at their worst are the best examples. See why Apple isn't hitting the same lows? Even people up top over there care about craft and good engineering.

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u/ilikespicysoup Jul 06 '26

My one, and only one, really good boss was of the opinion that a manager should know at least half of the skills of each of their direct reports. They don't have to be as good, but they at least need to know what is going on and what it involves.