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AI agents need middle managers too
Published Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Updated October 30
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- In 1958, two management scholars predicted that computers would eliminate middle management by the 1980s.
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- Channel News Asia
The article emphasizes that despite AI's capabilities, human middle managers will remain essential, with their roles evolving to focus on human-centric skills like judgment, mentorship, and relationship building.
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