Tag Archives: hiring

Interviewing Operating Executive Candidates

Posted on January 15, 2016 by dougcurling

Over the holidays a friend wrote me asking my advice in developing interview questions for an operating executive to be her #2. Β “Managing the vacancy is better than managing someone wrong for the job”. Β Good point and good question. Aside … Continue reading →

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“Smart People Drag Around More Baggage”

Posted on June 3, 2015 by dougcurling

One of my many breakfast discussions with business friends and associates got onto the topic of hiring (or electing) the right people — and what criteria really matters. Β Not just the simple stuff like verifying experience or credentials — but … Continue reading →

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Advice On Letting A Friend Go At Work

Posted on April 4, 2011 by dougcurling

One of the small companies I work with was faced with having to make a tough staffing change with a long time friend one of the executives had brought in to be part of the team. Great guy, super talented … Continue reading →

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