Did you know that the majority of people work 40-45 hours a week? Now, this is about a third of our life doing the same daily routine day-in and day-out. It’s a lot to take in. And as a business owner, there are a whole lot more responsibilities for you to take on and it can get pretty stressful when you’re not seeing the results you want in your business. This is why it’s crucial to have people fill the right seat in your business. You’re not only guaranteed to see the results you want, but your team will be more inspired to work harder, better, a be way happier!
Finding the right people in the right seat is a challenge that a lot of business owners have faced for years. And it’s one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your business’s success. But what exactly is “right people” and “right seat”? Well, read on to find out!
In Jim Collins’ bestseller Good to Great, he describes the ‘right people’ part as the employees who share your company’s core values and supports your company culture based on those values.
Before you hire, you need to define who the “right people” for your business are. Ask yourselves, “Who exactly are we looking for?”
Skills aren’t the only thing to consider when hiring. You should also take in the following criteria when hiring someone new:
- The candidate exhibits the same core values as your business
- Personality
- Experience level
Then figure out how important these criteria are in your company, which is the most important and least important to you and why. This will help get you thinking about your business’s needs.
Once you find the “right people”, you need to make sure that they’re in the right position too to get the most out of your team. You can determine if you have the right people in the right seat with the following:
- They truly understand and get the role and what is expected of them.
- They want to work with you and is motivated by your company’s core values to do the job to the best of their ability.
- They have the knowledge, experience, and the capacity to do the job.
If your answer is no to all of these, then you might not have the right person in the right seat of your business. However, you may be able to change a ‘no’ to a ‘yes’ if they’re willing to invest in training and mentoring to continue as a top performer within your organization. Give them feedback as well and align on their goals, struggles and wins. Having monthly or even weekly check-ins can work wonders in optimising your team!
Key Takeaways
Here are some key concepts to take away from this article:
- Hire people who will make great additions to your team, not just who is the most qualified
- Company culture is an important aspect of the hiring process
- To find the best applicants for each role, keep track of their performance and promote continuous feedback.
You will see major changes in company culture, team cohesiveness, employee performance, and turnover rates if you apply these concepts to the way you build your teams. Your employees will become more invested and engaged in their jobs as well as your company’s goal.
Having the right people in the right seat can make all the difference. If you want to know more about Finding The Right People, call us at 1300 800 965 (AU)/+1 888 488 4069 (US & Canada) or email us at [email protected]
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