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[–] jackal@infosec.pub 63 points 3 days ago (2 children)

“But… we gave the team AI so they can go faster! Why is everything turning into shit?”

Some executives are so fucking dense.

[–] just2look@lemmy.zip 25 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That's because you rise through the ranks through nepotism or by being a sycophant. It is very rarely due to critical thinking skills, intelligence, or mastery of the industry.

[–] HonoraryMancunian@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

That is basically the opposite of the peter principle. The peter principle is that you are promoted based on actual skills in your current role, until you reach a role where you do not have the necessary skills

Edit: Misread, I didn't see "also"

[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 days ago

Clearly the team just needs to prompt better. Time to invest in AI training!