“Middle management exists to create the illusion of hierarchy in organizations that don't need them anymore.”
Agree
- Information technology eliminated need for human relay
- Most managers are obstacles to actual work
- Layers create distance between decision and execution
- Bureaucracy justifies its own existence circularly
Disagree
- Teams need coordination and conflict resolution
- Strategy and execution require different skill sets
- Individual contributors lack organizational perspective
- Management is real work requiring specific expertise
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