We Fixed It, You're Welcome
MIDDLE MANAGERS ARE BACK?!
October 20, 2026·54 min·6-min readroundtablebusiness
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Companies that eliminated middle management in favor of AI-driven efficiency are now realizing they've lost critical human functions like judgment, coaching, and culture-building, leading to a quiet reversal — with firms like Meta asking former managers to return. The core issue isn't AI
Companies that eliminated middle management in favor of AI-driven efficiency are now realizing they've lost critical human functions like judgment, coaching, and culture-building, leading to a quiet reversal — with firms like Meta asking former managers to return. The core issue isn't AI
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Abhijit Bhaduri
roundtable on We Fixed It, You're Welcome
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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Aaron WolpoffMelissa EatonAbhijit BhaduriRobert Sapolsky
Books
AI Identityby Abhijit Bhaduri
Companies
MetaKorn FerryGallup
Topics
Artificial IntelligenceBusiness ModelsCorporate StrategyFuture Of WorkLeadershipManagementStartupsVenture Capital
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