Meetings-attended is a productivity metric for many. Too many biz-dev/glad-handler types at the director ish level; they are unable to discern buzz-phrase-dropping polished posers from those who can bring the goods. Too much reverence/reward for administrivia guised as "leadership". The civilian gov side of the house getting pummeled by current environment, which... well... DUH! Officers spinning it positively, but nobody buying what they're selling. Rounding down to 3 * b/c it feels more like a consultancy then an engineering shop