Category Archives: Hiring Talent

Full Speed Off the Cliff

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

From the Ask Tom mailbag – Question: I just joined the HR team here, working on a project to identify the complexity of mental processing of our team members. I just wanted to know, is there any effective tool/test available … Continue reading →

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MOR on the Hook

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

From the Ask Tom mailbag – Question: We are a small organization and most of our production work is technical, defined at Stratum III. Because we are small, and I am the Hiring Manager, in a Stratum IV role, not … Continue reading →

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It’s a Cakewalk

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

From the Ask Tom mailbag – Question: I just read your latest newsletter regarding team interviewing. I am a lousy interviewer but trying to get better. I am intrigued by the 50-60 interview questions that need to be prepared as … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Team Interviewing

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

“We have been using a Team approach to hiring,” Byron floated. “What do you think of having Team interviews?” “How do you find that helpful?” I asked. “Sometimes a single interview might miss something important. If there is another Hiring … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Micro-Management

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

“As the Manager Once Removed, what else am I responsible for in this hiring process?” Byron asked. “Since this hire is two Strata below, and since you are the manager of the Hiring Manager, you are the coach,” I replied. … Continue reading →

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MOR Drives the Hiring Process

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

“So, just exactly what do I do?” asked Byron. He had hired people before, but he had never looked at hiring in exactly this way. “Your department has an opening two Strata below you. As the Manager Once Removed, it … Continue reading →

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A Manager’s Most Important Decision

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

“But I am busy,” protested Byron. “How am I going to find time to read resumes?” “Schedule it. You need to be thinking, each and every day about your team and what would happen if any of them needed to … Continue reading →

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Time Span is Not Magic

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

From the Ask Tom Mailbag – Question: Can you give me an example of how you would incorporate Time Span in a Role Description? Response: This is not magic. Don’t think of Time Span as something extra in the Role … Continue reading →

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Poof, You’re a Manager

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

From the Ask Tom Mailbag – Question: Hey Tom, I want your opinion on something…Why do the wrong people end up in management/leadership positions? What are the first three reasons that come to mind? Response: While it’s fun to poke … Continue reading →

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What’s Important in the Interview?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

“Tell me about a time when accuracy was very important. How did you make sure you balanced to the penny? -That’s the question,” I recited. “When you ask that question in an interview, what will you find out related to … Continue reading →

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