Software development topics I've changed my mind on

Here's the problem with good management: you will not notice it, you only notice bad management.

A good manager is at the service of their team. That means they will do anything to keep the team productive. In most cases this means shielding them from corporate bullshit. In practice this also means that you will barely notice them.

So when you notice your management being intervening and bad, it's probably bad. When you barely notice your management and can't see what value they are adding, it's most likely excellent management.