Elliott Jaques

Elliott Jaques was a management psychologist who developed the concept of "midway development," advocating that individuals have different levels of cognitive complexity and ability that influence their roles in organizations. He is best known for creating the "Requisite Organization" framework, which helps organizations structure jobs and careers according to people's ability to handle increasing complexity and responsibility. His work emphasizes matching people's skills with appropriate roles, fostering effective leadership, and enhancing organizational performance by understanding human capacity for complexity and decision-making.