Consulting firms face 'Great Flattening'
Consulting firms predict a "Great Flattening" of corporate structures as AI agents automate decision-making.
AI agents are poised to take over many middle management tasks, impacting consultants who advise on organizational structure. Firms like McKinsey and IBM are already strategizing for this shift, anticipating changes to traditional hierarchies. The "Great Flattening" suggests a move away from traditional org charts as AI handles decision-making processes. This could lead to leaner corporate structures and a reduced need for human managers in certain roles. For consultants, this means adapting their services to focus on AI implementation and oversight rather than traditional management strategies. The value proposition shifts towards integrating AI agents and optimizing their performance within the new, flatter organizations.
