Hazards of Hiring

pattern of multiple hiring mistakes can be traced to 1. poor hiring processes and inexperience in evaluating candidates’ technical competencies; 2. inexperience in evaluating whether individuals would fit into the business culture; 3. underestimating the difficulty that managers with big company experience had transitioning to an entrepreneurial en

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That said, if you’re asking me, I’d generally recommend against the flying wedge pattern. Most folks who operate this pattern have adopted a closed mindset about the industry’s talent–they already know the best talent–but my experience is that hiring from outside your existing network is not only a great way to find strong candidates, it’s also a p... See more