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What exactly is the Peter Principle?

Jun 18, 2009
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
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2
The Peter Principle
01:31 • 2min
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3
The Unnatural Law of Mismanagement
03:30 • 2min
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4
The Nepotism of FEMA
05:40 • 2min
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5
The Peter Principle
07:20 • 2min
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6
The Viral Cycle of Incompetence
09:05 • 2min
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7
The Problem With the Peter Principle
10:45 • 2min
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8
The Oneness for Responsibility
12:50 • 2min
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9
How to Save Money on Postage and Shipping With Stamps.com
14:56 • 2min
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10
The Peter Principle of Innovation
16:37 • 2min
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11
How to Fight the Peer Principle
18:31 • 2min
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12
The Effect of the Peer Principle on Self-Sabotage
20:08 • 2min
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13
Drowsy Doug's Dreadful Dreams
22:01 • 3min
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14
How to Be a Master of Business Without Going Back to School
25:28 • 2min
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The Peter Principle describes how workers who excel in bureaucratic systems are promoted until they reach their level of incompetence. Learn more about the Peter Principle in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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