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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.