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What is Great Flattening and AI-era middle managers?

DEV Community•Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 11:29:32 PM
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What is Great Flattening and AI-era middle managers?
The concept of Great Flattening is transforming the role of middle managers in the AI era, allowing companies to streamline their structures and empower frontline teams. While this shift enhances decision-making and autonomy, it also presents new challenges in coordination and development. Middle managers are now pivotal in balancing strategy and execution, leveraging AI tools to focus on coaching and problem-solving.
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