Do you really know who you seek?

Before you scope for a new hire, make sure you know exactly what it is you're looking for. Nathaniel Koloc, CEO of Rework shares the lowdown on the effective preparation that goes into successful hiring, including:

• Recognize Your Reason for hiring at all now

• Define the "Commander’s Intent" of the Role - the fundamental purpose of the role

• Assemble Your Hiring Team

• Nail Down the Details - remembering to focus on reality and less HR hyperbole

• Establish a Game Plan and Timeline

As with so many #leadership activities, being successful in hiring involves foundational preparation work.

Nathaniel writes some excellent tips on finding impactful work and hiring.

Curated from www.inc.com