In a law firm, the most senior partner is a lawyer (and usually bills out among the highest). In a hospital, the head of surgery is a surgeon (and usually one of the best). In a fabrication shop, the boss is a pro with the materials.
Software is, AFAIK, the only wildly demanding field where senior leaders who can’t even remotely do the thing is considered normal.
Software is, AFAIK, the only wildly demanding field where senior leaders who can’t even remotely do the thing is considered normal.