The worst trait of middle management I have seen in both the UK and US is attempts to solve engineering problems with endless meetings that have no engineering staff.
I am convinced this happens because they're scared they'll be told they're full of shit, and the overbearing excuse is that engineers don't have the people skills to really speak to management.
I am convinced this happens because they're scared they'll be told they're full of shit, and the overbearing excuse is that engineers don't have the people skills to really speak to management.