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Bob and Josh discuss Meta's new management structure for its AI engineering team and the implications of such a model.

Meta just announced a 1:50 manager-to-employee ratio for their new AI engineering team, and Bob and Josh have opinions. They debate what management is actually for, whether AI can substitute for real leadership, and why they're more worried about who copies this experiment than whether Meta pulls it off. Reuters: Meta planning sweeping AI-related layoffs Meta creates new applied AI engineering division Meta’s new AI team has 50 engineers per boss. What could go wrong? | Fortune Stay Connected and Informed with Our Newsletters Josh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse" Dive deeper into the world of Agile leadership and management with Josh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse." This bi-weekly newsletter offers insights, tips, and personal stories to help you navigate the complexities of leadership in today's fast-paced tech environment. Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned leader, you'll find valuable guidance and practical advice to enhance your leadership skills. Subscribe to "Leadership Lighthouse" for the latest articles and exclusive content right to your inbox. Subscribe here Bob Galen's "Agile Moose" Bob Galen's "Agile Moose" is a must-read for anyone interested in Agile…

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Hosts: Bob Galen, Josh Anderson

Topics covered

• management
• AI leadership
• employee ratio
• Meta experiment
• business strategy

Keywords

• Meta
• AI engineering
• manager-to-employee ratio
• leadership
• business strategy

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Organizations: Meta, Reuters, Fortune

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