Apex of Incompetence: Hierarchical Failures and the Corporate Promotion Trap

We have all encountered a manager who seems entirely unqualified for their role. You might assume it was a hiring mistake, but it is actually the flawless execution of corporate logic. In any hierarchy, employees who perform well are continuously promoted until they reach a position whose requirements exceed their abilities, trapping them in a permanent state of incompetence. This book unpacks t...