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Why the “Megamanager” Is Replacing Middle Management
Managing 24 people used to be unthinkable—now it’s becoming the norm.
Girlboss Daily
March 23, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes
Victoria here, Girlboss’ executive editor. 👋
I’m not a manager, but after reading about the rise of the “megamanager” (one Match Group manager has 24 direct reports), I’m not sure I want to be. 🤪 As middle managers get the boot and teams get flatter, some leaders are now managing more people than ever (and I thought my to-do list was a lot). Keep reading to see what this shift means for your career.
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