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A Hacker News discussion revisits whether middle management is essential coordination glue or just organizational overhead.
Some commenters say middle managers add value through relationship-building, context gathering, and cross-team alignment in large companies.
Others argue that AI and better internal systems could cut meetings, reduce process drag, and automate parts of the role.
The debate reflects a broader question: does management create clarity, or mostly preserve bureaucracy?
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