Incompetence Quote by Laurence J. Peter
“Peter's Principle: In an organization, each person rises to the level of his own incompetence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Peter Principle, 1969
People rise to their own level of incompetence in hierarchies
In simple terms: Everyone reaches a competence limit
Beware of promoting beyond ability
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- corporate promotions
- team assignments
- skill assessments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations mitigate this effect?
Can stifle growth if not addressed