It depends if they're deficient in terms of: - Not protecting the team from unreasonable demands and/or blame from the organization - Doesn't ensure the work en

It depends if they're deficient in terms of: - Not protecting the team from unreasonable demands and/or blame from the organization - Doesn't ensure the work environment stays civilized for all - Doesn't lead or set an example where necessary There are genuinely nice, civilized, respectable managers who aren't "trying too hard".