The bug to write has bit again.
There aren’t a ton of quick resources nor do many orgs place a lot of emphasis on training for new managers. I’ve done a good bit of candidate prospecting and hiring over the last year so I’ll write through a bit through that lens across a few posts. I’m no expert but do have some thoughts on the subject.
You’re at a point where you must hire someone. What does
that process look like and where do you even start?
I’d begin by contemplating the following
- Who you hire represents a $500k - $1M investment assuming they will be with you for several years. Make sure you give the process appropriate time & energy.
- “We hire people based on what they know and fire them for who they are.” Unknown original source but really like it. Don’t be so focused on skills that you miss warning signs of cultural fit and work ethic.
After giving those a good think, here are some additional framework-y things to do some mental gymnastics on before you start. You will inevitably have to adjust as you go but limit how much of the plane you are building after it is in the air.
