Episode D5.009 Hire the Best Talent

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Introduction
John Maxwell says that he gets asked all the time, “How do you motivate your people” and his answer is very simple “Hire motivated people.” You want to attract and hire the best talent in order to continue your development and growth as a company.  You can have great processes and great products but the execution of your business plan is dependent on the people in your organization. 

Everything started with a thought.  The computer that I am using to broadcast this radio show.  The device that you are using to listen to this show.  All started with a thought.  That last time I checked people, not processes or systems are the medium for thoughts.  The people that you hire are going to be responsible for coming up with or executing the next great thought that comes through your organization.  People are the important ingredient to your next stage of growth in your business.  The performance of your people directly affects your business and your bottom line. 

Show Objectives - The Why
Hiring the best talent is not an event.  Hiring the best talent is a process. Regardless of your industry there are some steps that you can talk to help you with the process of hiring the best talent. The people in your organization are your greatest investment.  Today’s show talks about steps that you can talk to help you hire the best talent.  


Key Issues
Owner/Manager Perspective: 

1. The company’s Brand – Your company's reputation and brand will either attract or repel the best people,
2. Clear Technical Requirements – The eligibility - intelligence & competence - requirements are clear and consistently applied throughout your organization. 
3. Fit test – The character, personality, and other desirable qualities needed for the position are clear 
4. People worth the investment – You are willing to invest in hiring process to increase the likelihood of hiring the best talent

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What You Need to Know - The What

• The definition of “Best Talent” is dependent on the context of the job needs, your company culture, and the level of compensation.
• Be aware of your company’s culture 
• Hiring the best talent is a process not an event
• Technical and non-technical requirements have to be considered

What You Need to Do - The How

1. Invest the needed time and resources to go through the process needed to hire the best talent.
2. Know your company’s brand and reputation with internal and external stakeholders.  Your reputation can attract or repel the best talent.
3. Understand your company culture and define “best talent” within the context of the job requirements and your organizational culture.
4. Develop a well-rounded assessment of the job requirements: Technical and non-technical requirements; the desirable qualities to make this job a success.
5. Market to your idea candidate with your job advertisements
6. Conduct well thought out interviews as part of the process that provide insight into the technical proficiency and the core values of the candidate.
7. Remember that it is a team effort
8. Close the deal by connecting the offer to what is important to the candidate.

Shows
Previous: Episode D5.008 Leaders Act More Like Coaches  
Next: Episode D5.010 Retaining the Best Talent 

Written by James Bryant
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