Episode 195
Healthy Feedback Loops and Frank Conversations
Takeaways
- The Peter Principle states that people will be promoted until they reach a level of incompetence.
- Promotions and titles should be based on skillset and capability, not just tenure or seniority.
- World-class talent can help mitigate the Peter Principle.
- Organizations need to have healthy feedback loops and frank conversations about capabilities and development.
- It's important to focus on sharpening strengths and addressing weaknesses to be successful in higher-level roles.
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