Have you ever made a hiring mistake? Have you ever reviewed your hiring successes?
I strongly argue that your selection “hit rate” or success outcome will be enhanced through
(a) a deeper level of understanding of leadership;
(b) the use of a formalized selection model to guide the assessment of your candidates;
(c) using precise definitions of leadership competencies when assessing those candidates;
(d) understanding the role of personality in leadership selection; and
(e) using a structured decision making process when assessing and selecting your candidates.
Over the next few weeks, I will introduce some of these thoughts and give insight into the art and science of selection.
In the meantime, ponder some of your hiring successes/failures.