Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman Take hold of your own performance with Ash Coleman Hynie
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Jan 9, 2025 Ash Hynie, CEO of CounterPoint and a seasoned technologist, discusses the evolving dynamics between managers and employees. He emphasizes the need for open communication and respect in performance reviews, challenging the prevailing perceptions within tech. The conversation touches on the struggles of high-performing engineers stepping into management roles and the importance of accountability to foster trust. Hynie advocates for a humanized management approach that balances professionalism with emotional expression and encourages genuine connections in corporate environments.
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Changing Manager Dynamics
- The dynamic between managers and individual contributors has changed significantly.
- Managers are now often required to be productive, creating tension between managing and doing individual work.
Sudden Managers
- Scott Hanselman observes that people are often abruptly promoted to management without proper training.
- This contrasts with the past, where management was a formal career path with dedicated training.
Erosion of Respect
- There's an erosion of respect for managers, with engineers questioning their value.
- This is partly due to increased busywork, reporting, and superficial metrics, not quality products.