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1. Fool with an Ego
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" Any fool with a degree or mba can complicate things,
it takes a genius to do the opposite " Charlie Munger
Recently while having dinner with some old friends,
conversation got around to work and the economy.
One of our group who happens to be high up the food
chain in the IT industry, related an interesting story
about hiring people.
The shortened version is the person had on paper,
good management chops. They appeared to be a fit
for what they needed. They noticed some odd
behaviour in the first couple of months and because
they were busy on other things, kinda let it slide. Now
nine months down the line, they were worried about
the damage done and possible loss of good personnel.
My friend went round the table asking what each
person thought, I replied " it sounds like you got
yourselves a fool with an ego ". " Why say that " he
replied.
" Well ......... " Here is the summary
1. They are not getting on with their peers on their grade level
2. Seems to be attempting to build their own mini kingdom
3. Not taking the time to learn your workplace culture
4. Treating good people under their direct report like they have their contracts with this person's mini
kingdom
5. Doesn't listen
6. Mistakes are piling up
7. People leave bosses not jobs.
Does this sound like anyone you have hired recently. If so, you might want to re- think your hiring
strategy. It is easy to take your eyes off the small stuff when big things are happening inside your
business. However in a paradoxical way this is probably the time to make sure you are hiring the
person with the best fit not the right experience on paper. The busier you are, the more focused on
correct hiring, the less chance you have of hiring a fool with an ego.
Colin Myles
Author
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