My current manager is a true gem but I have suffered under many poor managers before landing here. My current employer picks whom it considers to be rising stars abd promotes them regardless of ability. If you are not on that list, good luck moving up.
I think part of the problem is that hiring people don't always look at people's best skills. They look at names on a paper. Most people need training and mentoring to be successful managers.
Thanks for sharing that James, I've been in a lot of organizations over the years, even did two stints in the government when younger, and while I saw stark differences in how things were run and perhaps even the general underlying culture, I can say the same Peter Principle was rampant in nearly every place. Not every manager mind you, but the same truism definitely held true.
My current manager is a true gem but I have suffered under many poor managers before landing here. My current employer picks whom it considers to be rising stars abd promotes them regardless of ability. If you are not on that list, good luck moving up.
I think part of the problem is that hiring people don't always look at people's best skills. They look at names on a paper. Most people need training and mentoring to be successful managers.
Well said
Thanks for sharing that James, I've been in a lot of organizations over the years, even did two stints in the government when younger, and while I saw stark differences in how things were run and perhaps even the general underlying culture, I can say the same Peter Principle was rampant in nearly every place. Not every manager mind you, but the same truism definitely held true.