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The Peter Principle

Trevor Trevalgen

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  • Presented by Laurence J. Peter, educator and sociologist

Beginner. No background in the topic needed.

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Laurence J. Peter explains his theory that employees in a hierarchy tend to rise to their level of incompetence.

Laurence J. Peter explains his still-relevant theory that "managers rise to the level of their incompetence." Also features some funky electronica from Paddy Kingsland (he of Hitch-hikers and Dr Who fame). Broadcast: BBC 1973

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What people say. Recommended for understanding why promoting top programmers to managers can fail.

u/SandBlasterMax3000in r/programming • Recommends

On “Is It Wise To Turn Your Best Programmers Into Managers?”

Only if they’re competent at managing teams. I’d highly recommend looking into the Peter Principle, which Dr. Peter hilariously named after himself. “In an organisation, People tend to rise to their level of incompetence - and that is where they stay” edit - the first 7 minutes cover basically everything link to this video
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