The Conflict Between Managers and Contributors

The relationship dynamics between managers and employees have evolved significantly, leading to increasing tension. Many employees feel pressure from their supervisors while managers often struggle with balancing responsibilities of overseeing teams and their own work. This shift has resulted in managers frequently being viewed more as a source of oversight than as supportive leaders. The tendency for engineers to be promoted to managerial positions without adequate training contributes to this friction, causing resentment among team members who feel their contributions are undervalued.