Firstly the language of project leader vs manager and monitor loads up the reader with a natuarl bias. Of course we want a leader.

But in fact, what sort of leader do we want? One that interferes with professional people’s work? If you are the PM your technical skills have probably not kept as up top date and honed as someone who is still working in that role.

And if you are in a complicated sociopolitical environment shoulodmn’t your PM be more focused on stabilising the requirements and stakeholder expectations than on micromanaging the code?

These are just a coupe of points that cause me to recommend readers stop and think before they unthinkingly nod in agreement with the points you make.

All the best.
Craig
Better Projects