[brendangregg]

Yes, in prior jobs I've seen the extraverts and manipulators win, by use of their charisma over technical facts. Most engineers aren't like that, but a few are, and we try not to hire them.

It helps to have technical management, who are able to understand all sides of a technical argument, regardless of how those sides were presented. It also helps to have staff who all can communicate effectively, at least at some basic level.

Tyranny of Structurelessness is great. But I'd like to see a more focused analysis of tech culture and its failings.