"This is well written.  I have had a couple of experiences recently of e-teams not appreciating how much time & dedication it takes to effectively manage people.  I just did a post called Leadership, Management and Unicorns about some of my observations.  To me, one of the key skills of being a great manager is the ability to listen and interpret what your peers and co-workers are trying to say.  We all communicate things differently and getting people to move in the same direction on a consistent basis is not and easy thing to do." - Aruni