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“The manager's function is not to make people work, but to make it possible for people to work.”

Quote by Tom DeMarco

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Tom DeMarco, born on August 20, 1940, is a renowned software engineer with extensive experience and in-depth research in the field of software engineering, particularly in software project management, software development processes, and software quality. He co-authored 'The Mythical Man-Month' with Tim Lister, which has had a profound impact on the field of software engineering. more

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