In the late 1960s, Laurence J. Peter created the “Peter Principle,” postulating that managers are promoted to their level of incompetence, causing organizations to falter. As I reflect on the software ...

IN the field of organisational management, the Peter Principle remains one of the most compelling — if not uncomfortable —observations. Coined by Canadian educator Laurence Peter, the theory posits: ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. 65% of managers were promoted for the wrong reasons. The result? An 11-point engagement gap.

Have you ever wondered how highly skilled professionals can struggle when promoted to managerial roles? The answer could lie in a psychological phenomenon known as the Peter Principle—a concept that ...