The competition for top talent continues to intensify, and growing firms must build a deliberate people strategy focused on attracting, developing, and retaining “A-players”.
Begin with three important questions: 1) Are your stakeholders happy? 2) Would you enthusiastically rehire your team? and 3) Are you happy?
Success requires honest answers to these questions.
Attract and develop
Defining your A-player will drive recruiting efforts. While technical skills are important, they aren’t good predictors of long-term success because they require frequent updating. The strongest hires demonstrate the will to excel, values that fit the organizational culture, the ability to deliver results, and the capacity to continuously learn and adapt.
