[hdkmraf]

Wow, this is such an eye opener. I have always considered myself an ok programmer, but always struggling with trying to be effective.

Your four points on effectiveness happen to me on a daily basis, but I tend to see them as annoyances, mind you, I rarely refuse to help and advice. This gives a whole new light and meaning to all those interruptions.

[bb88]

Developers can often be "force-multipliers" even if they don't see it themselves. Yes there's the 10x developer that can get 10x done than the average person.

But there's also the 10x dev that can help others be 10x more effective. Those types see a problem, and write an insanely useful tool.

Also, welcome to thinking like a manager.