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Competencies trumps experience every time
Many organizations are starting to realize that “prior job experience” is only one element that determines success in a job role. (Especially after we have seen new hires with “tons of experience” be less than stellar performers). Since 82% of managers are...
Is Accountability a Pink Elephant?
Last week I was speaking with a small business owner who told me "you aren't telling me anything I don't know... but HOW do I get my team working together to grow the business.. HOW do I get out of overwork and overwhelm?" In a sentence, his firm lacks Accountability....
Is your recruiting mobile-ready?
My first experience with recruiting was 1985. Our family business would run a short ad in the Buffalo News weekend edition and at 9 am Monday morning the phones would literally ring off the hook. Everyone in the office would frantically take down applicant's names and...
Where have all the Candidates gone?
Scary statistic-- according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 1.5 unemployed per every 1 job opening. Now you know why you are getting a trickle of applicants to your job postings, and why you "can't find good people." When the economy really heats up, this...
5 Week Plan for the Best Year
As another calendar year winds down, many organizations are focused on a strong finish to this year and planning for the next one. Typically this centers on the financial side of the business. As you do your year-end de-briefing, why don’t you also ask yourself “What...
Four Reasons Why You Aren’t Coaching Your Staff
Like exercising and eating right, most business owners express to me that they know they “should” be spending more time coaching and training their team members. When I ask why, the answer I get is “I am too busy” – but what is the real reason? Yes, even small...
15 Competencies for Hiring & Job Fit Evaluation
Many organizations realize that "prior job experience" is only one element that determines success in a job role. Since 82% of managers are in the wrong job-- mid-size and large employers are looking toward other indicators to use for selection, career paths, training...
He seems disorganized… after one year
A client was mentioning his frustration with a fairly new employee, when these words were uttered “He seems disorganized, after one year.“ This person had 5 years of experience in a similar role and was hired with high expectations to come onboard, quickly learn the...
Wish employees came with an instruction manual?
How do you possibly find out the needs and motivators for each person on your team, and then maximize their strengths and give them what they desire? After all, your team is made of individuals, all with their own strengths, weaknesses (or as I like to call them,...
Four Signs You are a Candidate for Delegation
We have all been there, whether you are a "control freak" or "perfectionist" who struggles with the handoff, or a great delegator who regularly gives away routine work. You start doing something and you just know that someone else could do it.. perhaps should do it.....
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