✎ Lead.
Selecting and employing people, character first, attitude second, ability third!
Selecting and employing people is really a big test for every leader and HR.
If you choose the right one and use it well, it will be like a fish in water, and you will get twice the result with half the effort;
Looking away and using the wrong person, it's a mess, and the future is worrying.
So, how do you choose the right soldier for your team?
Let's take a look at these 3 suggestions, which may help you avoid detours!
01
Character first
The undertone of success
When it comes to character, it's not a mystical thing.
To put it bluntly, it depends on whether he is reliable or untrustworthy.
If you can't pass this level, then all the follow-up efforts will be in vain.
(1) Character-based, workplace green card
starts with appearance, falls into talent, and finally character.
A good character is like a "green card" in the workplace.
Those employees with good conduct not only behave appropriately, but also inject positive energy into the team and make their career path smoother.
In the same way, I have always believed that character is a kind of "leadership" that can win the trust of others.
This kind of leadership is not a place or power, but a source of respect for you from the hearts of others.
Therefore, many enterprises now uphold such principles in employing people:
Virtuous and talented, use exceptionally, cultivate and use virtuous talents, observe and use talents, and resolutely do not use them without virtue and talents.
The "virtue" here refers to character.
(2) Virtue comes first, the source of trust
As the old saying goes, "There is much help for the righteous, but little help for the unjust", and this sentence also applies in the workplace.
An employee with good character and good morality is often more likely to win the trust and love of others.
This is not a profound truth, but because his behavior makes people feel that they are very reliable.
In this way, everyone is naturally willing to cooperate with him, provide support for him, and also win the power to do it in the workplace.
At the same time, leaders should also lead by example and be a role model for the team, so that everyone can truly feel the value and power of character.
(3) Character is the ruler, and the future can be expected
A person's ability determines how fast he can go, but character determines how far he can go.
Those employees with high moral character must be full of enthusiasm for their work, full of goodwill for their colleagues, and loyal to the company.
Such talents can not only create greater value for the company, but also improve the overall atmosphere and work efficiency for the team.
Therefore, when selecting talents, leaders must ensure that the selected people have integrity, integrity, diligence and other qualities.
Taking Ali as an example, Ma Yun always puts character first when selecting talents.
He believes that if a person does not have even basic integrity, then no matter how strong his ability is, it is useless.
It is based on this talent concept that Ali can gather a group of outstanding talents.
02
Attitude second
The key to success
The attitude seems to be ethereal.
But in fact, an employee with an attitude can take the initiative to push the task to complete it at a critical moment.
As a leader, how can you ignore this?
(1) Look at the mentality and know the success or failure
At work, it is common to meet some employees:
Their abilities are mediocre, but they are still unwilling to dig deep and study carefully, and once they face challenges, they begin to complain;
They are hungry for quick success, but lack patience for details and small things.
This impatient mentality makes it difficult for them to calm down and deal with everything in hand, and they are calm and indifferent, and they do not exist in their eyes.
As the ancient Roman philosopher Sinica said:
"Almost any situation, whether good or bad, is influenced by our attitude towards it. ”
That's true, if you look at those people who are thriving in the workplace, which one is not a group of people with a stable mentality?
This is called the situation from the heart, and your attitude towards work directly affects the results of work.
Although attitude is not a panacea, it will take what you want to do in the best direction.
(2) Observe words and deeds, and distinguish between truth and falsehood
No matter how nice it sounds, if you can't keep up with the action, it's also in vain.
Therefore, to look at a person, we must not only look at what he says, but also how he acts.
Matching words with deeds is the true attitude.
In the workplace, we inevitably encounter employees who talk a lot, but rarely take action.
They are good at using exaggerated excuses and promises to cover up their shortcomings, and when they really need to deliver, they become "shrinking turtles".
This kind of person who has one thing on his lips and one thing behind his back is the cancer in the team, which can be detected and eliminated as soon as possible.
Ma Jian in the Three Kingdoms period is a profound negative teaching material.
He is eloquent and eloquent, but in the Battle of the Street Pavilion, his actual actions are very different from the previous rhetoric.
As a result, the Shu army suffered a crushing defeat, and Zhuge Liang had to order Ma Jian to be beheaded.
On the contrary, those who walk the talk and have the courage to face it are what the team really needs.
They will not only express their opinions, but also put them into practice, and will be able to step up at critical moments and prove their worth with practical actions.
As a leader, you must be good at capturing effective information from words and deeds when selecting and appointing people.
For example, in an interview, you can do this by asking specific job scenarios or questions.
Observe whether the candidate's responses and answers are reasonable and professional, and compare them with their past experience to determine their authenticity.
In addition, you can further verify whether you are consistent by observing the daily performance of your subordinates.
For example, if an employee often shirks responsibilities and complains about others at work, it will be difficult for him to play an active role in the team.
(3) Look at the responsibility and carry the matter
A subordinate with an attitude, when he encounters difficulties, he will not shirk, but take the initiative to carry it.
He knows what his responsibilities are, and this spirit of responsibility is extremely valuable.
It not only stimulates team cohesion, but also brings everyone together to face difficulties together.
Just like the famous "Apollo 13" mission, astronauts encountered a life-and-death crisis in space.
However, instead of giving up, they encouraged each other to solve problems together, and finally returned to Earth safely.
This is the spiritual power of the team!
03
Ability third
The foundation of success
Of course, character and attitude are important, but both ability and political integrity are good employees.
So, what does it mean to be talented? I think it mainly depends on these three points:
(1) Look at professional skills and find the degree of matching
"Professional people do professional things", this is not wrong at all.
To employ people, it is necessary to use his professionalism to see whether his professional skills are excellent and whether he can meet the needs of the post.
It's like a turnip with a pit, you have to find the turnip that fits the pit just right.
Don't use too much material, don't use too much material, too big is a waste of resources, and too little is asking for trouble.
You want to pursue the right fit to get people in the right role.
(2) Look at communication and cooperation, and talk about tacit understanding
In a team, communication and collaboration are too important.
A great employee who not only completes tasks independently, but also plays a key role in the team and has a good understanding with his teammates.
This kind of tacit understanding is like playing a ball on the pitch, you need the team to strategize together, catch the ball together, and play a beautiful game.
There is no need for the kind of "lone ranger" who will only work hard and work behind closed doors.
If you want the team to run fast, you have to work side by side, collaborate, communicate frequently, and let ideas collide and integrate.
After all, "everyone gathers firewood and the flame is high"!
(3) Look at innovative thinking and pay attention to flexibility
Truth be told, change is the only constant these days.
It is difficult for a person without innovative thinking to keep up with the pace of the times.
What companies need is the kind of "changemaker" who dares to break the mold and try new things.
They have to be able to keep up with the pace of development and dare to challenge the old rules, and this kind of flexible and innovative thinking is the highest level of ability.
Think about it, which innovation giant like Steve Jobs and Musk didn't change the world with innovative thinking?
Take Steve Jobs, for example, he is not only a technical celebrity, but also a marketing master.
He dared to subvert tradition and innovate, and single-handedly built Apple, a tech giant.
Therefore, when selecting and employing people, leaders must also aim at "potential stocks" with innovative thinking and strength.
✎ Write at the end
What makes a good employee?
Character, attitude, ability, trinity, indispensable.
Ability can be improved, attitude can be changed, only character is difficult to change.
Therefore, when choosing and employing people, you must have bright eyes, and don't be blinded by the glamour on the surface!
To use good people, we must choose those real talents who have both ability and political integrity!