Imagine you’re leading your own business DREAM TEAM. Here’s the first step to making that happen…
We’ve all been there. We need to fill a position quickly, so we rush to hire the first somewhat-qualified candidate whose resume comes across our desk.
Or maybe you’re not rushed, but your ‘gut’ tells you ‘this will be a great addition to the team’.
So, you hire them, onboard them, train them, and release them to go do their job.
And then…
Things start going downhill. You hear that the new employee is gossiping or complaining, causing tension and unhealthy dynamics in the team.
Or you get the sense that the s/he doesn’t actually have enough experience for the job and is now underperforming or feeling overwhelmed.
I think I can speak for most leaders when I say that our desire is to build a team of people who love what they do, work well together, and produce great results for our organization.
Having a business dream team is possible, but it all starts with hiring the right people from the start!
Here are questions you can ask yourself to be sure you get the RIGHT PERSON in the RIGHT SEAT to do their BEST WORK for your dream team:
- Is their natural wiring compatible with the mental and social demands of the job, so that you don’t set them up for failure?
- Are their values in alignment with the organization to ensure engagement at the highest level?
- Do they have optimism, passion, and interest in the type of work they’ll be doing and the mission of the company?
- Do they have a track record or strong potential (experience, openness to learning and growing, ability to overcome setbacks/challenges, etc.)?
- What’s on paper does matter. Do they have relevant background?
- Are you involving others in the interview process to gain a broader perspective on the candidate? How they will fit into the team?
Each of these 6 questions address important aspects of successful hiring & selection. And I’ve found #1 to be critically important as an early step in the process.
In phase 01 of our Coach Approach to Leadership program, we “Discover” the WHO of the leader by using an in-depth individual assessment designed to measure thinking style & pace, personality/behavior, professional traits and occupational interests.
During this phase, leaders get to know their own natural wiring. How it affects their individual performance and how well they work with others on the team.
If you want to learn more about how to select the best fit for your dream team, DM me!