strategic incompetence

How to Spot Incompetent Behaviors at Work, Per a Psychologist

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How to Spot Incompetent Behaviors at Work, Per a Psychologist

How to Spot Incompetent Behaviors at Work, Per a Psychologist Ever worked with someone who confidently oversteps their expertise, yet thrives? Clinical psychologist Claire Petin and researcher Isabelle Barth highlight behaviors like ultracrepidarianism and strategic incompetence, rooted in the Dunning-Kruger effect. These traits, affecting 20% of workplace dynamics per a 2020 Journal of Organizational Behavior … Read more

Why Overconfidence Thrives at Work and How to Protect Yourself

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Why Overconfidence Thrives at Work and How to Protect Yourself

Why Overconfidence Thrives at Work and How to Protect Yourself Ever worked with someone who seems overly confident despite clear incompetence? Clinical psychologist Claire Petit and the 1999 Dunning-Kruger study explain this as a cognitive bias where less skilled individuals overestimate their abilities. Meanwhile, some competent people use “strategic incompetence” to avoid unwanted tasks. As … Read more