Using your system, as a manager, if you're not above 1 you should work hard to never ever go below 1.
That's the point Spolsky is making, I think. It's a fair point and rooted in a lot of evidence, but somewhat limited, because as you say, there can be great managers whose experience and insight multiply their potential.
Using your system, as a manager, if you're not above 1 you should work hard to never ever go below 1.
That's the point Spolsky is making, I think. It's a fair point and rooted in a lot of evidence, but somewhat limited, because as you say, there can be great managers whose experience and insight multiply their potential.