Recently, I was advising a very early-stage startup leader on the hiring process. This is a company of less than 10 employees. Everyone wears multiple hats, sleeves rolled up, and it’s all about hustle and focus.
The first part in my process always focuses on two things: your vision and an assessment. I always first align with my C-suite leadership team to get clear on where they see the company going, how they are going to grow, and what their goals are for the next 12-24 months.
Next, I can take these goals and look at the structure (if any!) that is in place. How are they attracting talent now? Who has been managing it so far? What systems are in place or need to be set up?
And then, it’s all about hitting the ground running. It’s not about long-term engagement, it’s about working together for 3-9 months to get the foundation in place so you can THRIVE. Everything is documented. It’s a seamless hand-off. And it’s fueled by trust, autonomy, and collaboration.
This is why I love what I do – it’s so incredible to see a company come to life.
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