Peter principle
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Employees rise to their level of incompetence.
In context
This law belongs with Murphy's Laws, where small assumptions, timing, and system complexity tend to turn into memorable failures.
Editorial note
Promotion based on success in one role can continue until a person reaches a role requiring different skills.
Practical example: A strong engineer becomes a manager without coaching or evidence that people management fits their strengths.
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