Although I agree with many points from jz365, I don’t agree with the percentages. I believe that managers should be promoted from the engineers, so that they have a total grasp of what the engineers beneath them are doing. Knowing the issues that may arise would allow the manager to plan more accurately knowing what problems may arise and how to avoid them. They would also have a good grasp on the timeline required in order to make a product. The engineers should also have a degree of knowing what the project needs management-wise. If they are lacking any management skills they can be trained to become more proficient.I believe it is easier to train an engineer to become a manager than vice versa. Does anyone believe that the opposite is true?