For those who came in late… Start here. You’re going to need people with a combination of qualities: Commitment to the vision; Integrity; Energy and… Read More »The Hard Part(s) in small non-profit organisations (3) – Finding people
There is no hidden reserve of smart people who know what they’re doing, anywhere. Not in government, not in science, not in tech, not at… Read More »Patrick McKenzie on the hidden reserve of smart people
Be explicit. Use these words – damn it! – and not some HR gobbledy-gook equivalents: – Listening– Caring– Smiling– Saying “Thank You”– Being warm– Nice–… Read More »Tom Peters: the bottom line for hiring
The basic principle is that when you’re recruiting, you should be seeking to raise the average of your team, bringing in people who increase the… Read More »Raising the average (2)