Assess Your Team Before Posting That Job Description

• Assess team capabilities before posting job descriptions to avoid skills gaps.
• Align team goals with organizational objectives to anticipate future skill requirements.
• Conduct a talent assessment to identify current skills and gaps using tools like 360-degree reviews and SWOT analyses.
• Evaluate team culture and dynamics to ensure new hires will integrate well.
• Consider current team members’ career aspirations to prevent hiring overlaps that could cause frustration and block advancement opportunities.

These steps can help ensure that new hires add value and align well with both the team’s and the organization’s needs.

This tip is adapted from “Don’t Post That Job Listing Before Taking These 5 Steps ,” by Marlo Lyons