The CEO's role in talent planning

An organisation’s success depends on getting the right people. But hiring the right people has proven to be a challenge among leaders and managers. In fact, in a report by Randstad, 79% of HR Managers agree that it’s a struggle to search for people whose capabilities match job requirements. This was echoed in a recent survey of our TEC members with talent planning listed as a key challenge for CEOs.

In this episode of Leadership through Disruption with Ashton Bishop of Step Change Marketing, we look at how as a leaders you can ensure you have the right people in your organisation.

How to Get the Right People

To find the right talent, you need to create a compelling vision and make sure everyone understands it.

1. Create a compelling vision. It’s important to set your compelling vision in place. It’s your role as a leader, and this is one of the things you can’t delegate.

Once the vision is clear, every aspect of your organisation will then work to achieve that vision; therefore it becomes one of your guiding principles when you look for the best people to work for you.

When you have people around you who can run the areas of your business independently, you are then free to steer your organisation toward the vision that was set for the organisation.

2. Communicate the vision clearly. Make sure that potential hires really understand your company’s vision, values, and strategy. This is the key to hiring and developing employees for success.

Looking for people who share the same vision and values is the best way to attract the best people. They will be able to successfully adapt to your company culture. They can do things the way you see them happening, can implement the strategy, and care about your customers in the same way that you do.

Conclusion

By clearly defining your vision, the process of finding people fit for your organisation will be easier.

How about you? What’s your vision? How has it helped you in your hiring process? Share your thoughts in the Comments section below.

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If you missed the first few blog posts in this series, here are the links to it.

Episode 1 in the Leadership through Disruption series - How leaders lead in a disruptive changing environment

Episode 2 in the Leadership through Disruption series - The top challenge CEOs face in the age of disruption