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THE Recruiting Methods Of Sir Ernest Shackleton: A Summary

By Expert Author: Michael Brooke
View Summary | Submitted: 2005-12-11 | Word Count: 373 words | Views: 99 view(s)
Michael Brooke
Sir Ernest Shackleton has been called the "the greatest leader that ever came on God's earth... bar none". From 1914-1916 Shackleton and his team survived the wreck of their ship, Endurance, in the crushing Antarctic ice, stranded twelve hundred miles from civilization with no means of communication and no hope of rescue.

Below is a summary of his key recruiting methods.

· Start with a solid core of workers you know from past jobs or who come recommended by trusted colleagues.

· Your Number Two is your most important hire. Pick one who complements your management style, shows loyalty without being a yes-man, and has a talent for working with others.

· Hire those who share your vision. Someone who clashes with your personality or the corporate culture will hinder your work.

· Fire quickly when it is clear you made a wrong recruiting decision even if it means legal action.

· Weed out potential slackers or people who are not prepared to do mundane or unpopular jobs.

· Be a creative, unconventional interviewer if you seek creative, unconventional people. Go deeper than job experience and expertise. Ask questions that reveal a candidates personality, values, and perspective on work and life.

· Don't stick doggedly to your list of questions; rely on your intuition as well.

· Surround yourself with cheerful, optimistic people. They will reward you with the loyalty and camaraderie vital for success. Also, they will stick by you when times get tough.

· Applicants hungriest for the job are apt to work hardest to keep it.

· Hire those with the talents and expertise you lack. Don't feel threatened by them. They will help you stay on the cutting edge and bring distinction to your organization.

· Spell out clearly to new employees the exact duties and requirements of their jobs, and how they will be compensated. Many failed work relationships start with a lack of communication.

· To help your staff do top-notch work, give them the best equipment you can afford. Working with outdated, unreliable tools creates an unnecessary burden.

Recruiting is a major undertaking. Don't hire "off the side of your desk" or if you are inexperienced. Get a professional to help or advise you. The cost will be far less then having to get rid of a wrong employee
About the Author/Author Bio

Michael Brooke, Ph.D is a retired university administrator last working at University of Victoria as Dean of Continuing Studies. He is by professional adult educator, a corporate trainer and recruiter and a published author. He runs Internet businesses, his mainstay being Prosperity Automated System, an automated marketing system, which you can see at http://ehomebiz.org Reach him at wmbrooke@telus.net if you wish.

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