The "Guru" Principle
One day you get a tap on the shoulder from a superior and you are promoted.
Not only promoted but elevated into a position that is way beyond your capabilities.You think"surely someone has made a mistake"
The salary increase is amazing as are the associated corporate perks.So you decide what the heck I'll enjoy it until someone corrects the mistake.It never happens.After a while you notice that nothing is getting done.No decisions are being made.A lot of paper shuffling goes on .You say nothing in case you are exposed as being way out of your depth.You come to enjoy your position to the point where you dont want to lose it.You notice someone just below you is pretty sharp and in the last couple of departmental meetings you have been shown upby this person.Either you go or they go.Doesn't matter that they do a fantastic job.They are a threat.You make their life miserable and eventually they exit stage right.You come to realise that it was your lack of expertise that got you the promotion.You are protecting someone's rump.You won't threaten them because you lack the knowlege and expertise to do so.You are beholden to them because they promoted you.They are your "guru".Even though you know they are incompetent you say nothing.Lets not rock the boat.
You work for Qantas.
Sound familiar?
The place is full of "gurus" and their incompetent subordinates.
"Bad people force good people out"