McKinsey's new AI leadership playbook: flatten teams and move faster

Company org charts are flattening as a result of AI. Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Consulting firms are using AI to streamline operations by reducing management layers. AI is helping leaders manage larger teams and improve decision-making. Companies like IBM and Factory are also adopting AI to reshape management structures. For consulting firms, shredding season is coming: It's time to take AI and cut the fat. As companies embed AI agents into their workflows, consultants are exploring how it c...