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The Peter Principle

by Laurence Johnston Peter and Raymond Hull

In a very tongue in cheek sense of humor, The Peter Principle explains the how and why that if a person stays within a hierarchy long enough they will eventually be promoted to their level of incompetence. Think about it, if you are doing a good job at your current position, it will make you eligible for promotion. This can continue until you hit the level where you are no longer doing a good job. The final chapter also describes how one can avoid being promoted to that level without being fired.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?