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Building Your Own Dream Team, Part 4: Mentor (Make available buddy/mentoring programs)

February 16, 2015/in Ideas to help you build a solid team/by Tom Doescher

Over the years, I have observed that team members do better if they have a “sponsor.” By that, I mean someone senior to the team member who takes a special interest in the younger (or newer) person and their career. So, why not adopt that as a standard practice? Assign someone senior to each new […]

Building Your Own Dream Team, Part 3: The Benefits of Co-ops (Offer internships, co-ops and apprenticeships to attract great talent.)

February 2, 2015/in Ideas to help you build a solid team/by Tom Doescher

I believe a best practice includes offering internships, co-ops, apprenticeships or other enticements. This provides you and the prospective team member with a chance to kick the tires. According to a survey by the National Association of Colleges & Employers, 40 percent of respondents’ new hires came from internships or co-op programs. I would encourage […]

Building Your Own Dream Team, Part 2: Finding a Good Fit (Establish a rigorous process to assure the candidate is a good fit.)

January 19, 2015/in Ideas to help you build a solid team/by Tom Doescher

Years ago, I received some sage advice from a guy who hired a lot of great people. One day, he said to me, “If someone is smart enough, they can probably perform well in most jobs. The trick is to find the perfect fit for the company and for the candidate.” Below are some methods […]

Building Your Own Dream Team Part 1: The Perfect Candidate (How to clearly define the perfect candidate) and determine the best place to find them

January 5, 2015/in Ideas to help you build a solid team/by Tom Doescher

You may think it’s obvious, but take a minute to ponder exactly who you’re looking for at all levels of your company. What background, skills, education and experience do you desire in new hires? You already have team members, and that’s good, but think about finding and developing your own long-term dream team. Over the […]

The “Building Your Own Dream Team” Series

December 22, 2014/in Ideas to help you build a solid team/by Tom Doescher

Most businesses are currently experiencing strong demand for their products or services. Very predictably, many of you say you’re short of people at all levels, and some of you have found yourself in a bidding war to hire someone. I often hear owners say, “Our people are our most important asset.” So, it seems fitting, […]