Dare to Choose Staff Who Have the Right Stuff
Those who really care about quality and want to do a good job are often considered mavericks by the organization they work for. They don't fit in, they don't play the political game, and they don't strive to move into the management hierarchy.
Staff members who argue their points, don't accept decisions at face value, and insist on doing things the right way can be difficult to manage. They can be thorns in a manager's side. They might insist on being paid more than their manager. They do build better systems, though; they build systems that are maintainable, meet business needs, and are less costly. They probably are worth more than their manager.