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Jan 07, 2013
Issues to consider when hiring new staff
One of the top leadership tasks is to hire well. Every hire impacts the entire organization in a ripple fashion. Hire well and the organization becomes healthier and more effective. Hire poorly and the organization suffers. I am a fan of the concept, "hire slow, fire fast." Being slow on the hire allows you to avoid a lot of pain later.
When hiring:
Never negotiate the critical issues
Especially when...
Jan 07, 2013
Issues to consider when hiring new staff
One of the top leadership tasks is to hire well. Every hire impacts the entire organization in a ripple fashion. Hire well and the organization becomes healthier and more effective. Hire poorly and the organization suffers. I am a fan of the concept, "hire slow, fire fast." Being slow on the hire allows you to avoid a lot of pain later.
When hiring:
Never negotiate the critical issues
Especially when...
Jun 21, 2012
Meaningful reference checks for potential hires
Any of us who lead teams or organizations need to do reference checks from time to time as we bring on new staff. For most, one of the last steps is that of checking references but too often we don't take this step as seriously as we ought to. In fact, in two instances in recent years, two of my staff members were hired away by others without talking to those who could have given them candid...
Jun 21, 2012
Meaningful reference checks for potential hires
Any of us who lead teams or organizations need to do reference checks from time to time as we bring on new staff. For most, one of the last steps is that of checking references but too often we don't take this step as seriously as we ought to. In fact, in two instances in recent years, two of my staff members were hired away by others without talking to those who could have given them candid...
Mar 03, 2012
Running process
"We need to run a process" is a common phrase in our organization. Whether we are considering hiring, transitioning an individual to a new role, putting someone in leadership or believe that we need to transition an individual out of the organization, running a process is a non-negotiable part of the equation.
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It is one thing to believe that you are making the right decision in any of these cases....
Mar 03, 2012
Running process
"We need to run a process" is a common phrase in our organization. Whether we are considering hiring, transitioning an individual to a new role, putting someone in leadership or believe that we need to transition an individual out of the organization, running a process is a non-negotiable part of the equation.
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It is one thing to believe that you are making the right decision in any of these cases....
Feb 19, 2012
One of the greatest hiring mistakes in ministry
Too often we don't think about it, ask if they can do it or put it in a job description. We have a need, create a position, fill it and never address the most important question.
Can this individual multiply themselves by raising up others to do what they do?It is the "develop, empower and release" commitment and ability of your staff. If they cannot do it, or don't do it or won't do it and are in...
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Can this individual multiply themselves by raising up others to do what they do?It is the "develop, empower and release" commitment and ability of your staff. If they cannot do it, or don't do it or won't do it and are in...
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Addington Consulting
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