The “Great Flattening” and Its Impact on Leadership in the Digital Market
The flattening of corporate hierarchies and the elimination of middle management positions are reshaping the digital market. As companies seek leaders who can balance strategy and hands-on execution, it raises questions: Does this “hybrid leader” model make sense? How can we build agile teams without inflating hierarchies? In this article, I explore the impact of the “Great Flattening” on design, product, and leadership, and the challenges of integrating strategic and operational roles.