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Read the blog post here:
http://bit.ly/StuckStruggling4
Hire Thoughtfully
Many “mis-match” issues derive from bad hiring practices. Be VERY clear
about the skills and traits needed for each role, and be very reticent to
compromise when hiring.
Don’t be in a hurry to hire. You’re building a company, not filling a slot.
Don’t Assume People are Infinitely Malleable
Just because someone is effective in one role, it does not follow that they
will perform well in another. People are not interchangeable parts.
Square peg. Round hole. Not just a toddler’s game…
Watch out for “Musical Roles”
When you (arbitrarily) change the job role/description under which someone
was hired, you almost guarantee dissatisfaction and failure.
If the company needs change, make sure in advance that someone is willing AND able to take on a new role.
Embrace the Dynamism of Growth
A person that is a good “fit” at one stage in a company’s evolution may not be the right player in a different stage.
It’s OK. Be careful about emotional attachments.
It’s a company. Not a family.
Hire People Who “Get” the Mission
Ultimately, employees have to fit with the company’s purpose and
environment. Wholeheartedness goes a long way when some skills may need to
be developed.
On-board only those who are “on board”!