Dr. Laurence J. Peter

Dr. Laurence J. Peter was a Canadian educator and author best known for formulating the Peter Principle, which states that in a hierarchical organization, employees tend to rise to their level of incompetence. This means that people are promoted based on their success in previous roles until they reach a position where they are no longer effective. His 1969 book, "The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong," humorously examines this phenomenon, highlighting how organizations can become inefficient as individuals are promoted beyond their capabilities. The principle remains influential in discussions about management and workplace dynamics.