AI Is Making Software Cheap. Now Companies Must Get Leaner

The dramatic drop in software development costs due to AI-driven coding agents is prompting companies to rethink their organizational structures. The emphasis is shifting from traditional management credentials to a bias-to-action approach, making middle managers largely obsolete. Instead, companies are adopting leaner structures with fewer layers, relying on "modern managers" who act more like CxOs and super-individual contributors (super-ICs) who take full ownership of outcomes. This shift is crucial for staying competitive in an AI-driven era where traditional hierarchies may no longer suffice.