For better or worse, having a vision is a very different skillset from having the management skillset to make things happen. Sometimes people deride management when talking about the importance of vision and leadership. There is also the current trend of companies giving up managers entirely.
RMS is a prime example of why management is an important skill. It is inefficient for him to do everything himself. It's also inefficient for him to chase people down for all the details. If he had a solid COO who understood his vision, his organization would be much more effective.
RMS is a prime example of why management is an important skill. It is inefficient for him to do everything himself. It's also inefficient for him to chase people down for all the details. If he had a solid COO who understood his vision, his organization would be much more effective.