Building a strong, productive team is one of the hardest things a leader has to do.

When hiring staff, it’s not unusual to operate in one of two extremes: We go totally with our gut and ignore objectivity . . . or we go totally with objectivity and ignore our gut.

Here’s a suggested hiring framework that increases our chances of success.

GENERAL HIRING PRINCIPLES

1. Effective people management begins with the hiring process.
2. A robust hiring process is characterized by resisting the temptation to rush.
3. Understand that if you have a compelling vision, you’ll need a great team.
4. A stable, productive staff fuels long-term organizational success.

DEVELOP A HIRING GRID – Hiring grid components include:

1. Your mission – mission is your reason for existing. It answers the question, why?
2. Your vision – vision has to do with destination. It answers the question, where?
3. Your values – values have to do with behavior. They answer the question, how?
4. Write a role description
   • Written ministry description (no longer than 1-2 pages)
   • Desired outcomes (4-5 at most)
   • The responsibilities of the position.
   • The communication flow related to the position.
   • Who will they report to? Who reports to them?
5. Develop Candidate Profiles for Every Hire
   • Capability
     • Clifton 34
   • Character
   • Proper Fit – in respect to mission, vision, and values
   • Personality
     • Enneagram RHETI Assessment
   • Emotional Intelligence
6. Prayer/Discernment