Are We Investing Enough in Our Managers?

The article argues that management quality is a critical but undervalued investment in early-stage companies, where 80%+ of operating expenses flow to compensation and managers influence 14-23% of the employee base. The author recommends measuring management effectiveness through 360° reviews, employee satisfaction ratings, skip-level meetings, and attrition analysis, and proposes investing in management coaches, mentorship, and education as ways to improve organizational outcomes.