PUTT'S LAW

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Putt's Law and the Successful Technocrat is a book, credited to the pseudonym Archibald Putt, published in 1981, the author's true identity remaining unknown.

It proposes Putt's Law and Putt's Corollary.

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Putt's Law:

"Technology is dominated by two types of people, those who understand what they do not manage and those who manage what they do not understand."

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Putt's Corollary:

"Every technical hierarchy, in time, develops a competence inversion."

Putt's Corollary says that in a corporate technocracy, the more technically competent people will remain in charge of the technology, whereas the less competent will be promoted to management.

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From:

https://medium.com/@mesw1/putts-law-understanding-and-managing-in-the-tech-world-4df6e110c485

Putt’s Law and Corollary highlight a critical challenge in the tech industry: the disconnect between management and technical expertise. This disconnect often leads to a lack of understanding from those in leadership positions about the complexities and nuances of the technology they oversee. Consequently, decisions made by management may not always align with the best technical practices or the realities of the technical work being done. This gap can hinder innovation, reduce efficiency, and lead to demoralization among technically skilled employees.

Putt’s Law and Corollary, while humorous, underscore a real challenge in technology management: the need for leaders to understand the technology they oversee. By fostering an environment of continuous learning and inclusive decision-making, organizations can turn this potential pitfall into an opportunity for growth and innovation.

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