Teaming with Possibility

11 | Please stop hiring for “cultural fit”!

April 11, 2023 Simon Dowling Season 1 Episode 11
11 | Please stop hiring for “cultural fit”!
Teaming with Possibility
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Teaming with Possibility
11 | Please stop hiring for “cultural fit”!
Apr 11, 2023 Season 1 Episode 11
Simon Dowling

You often hear leaders talk about the importance of hiring for 'cultural fit'.  But is that always such a good idea?? What if the REAL strength in teams actually comes from DIFFERENCE? In which case, is there a better way to think of the different kinds of people you need in your team to achieve balance?

In this episode, I look at the importance of understanding different team archetypes, and how that can help you to build diversity in skills, perspectives and experiences.

If you enjoy this episode, please help me to get this podcast in front of more people like you - by following and leaving a rating. 

Contact Simon at podcast@simondowling.com.au. 

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You often hear leaders talk about the importance of hiring for 'cultural fit'.  But is that always such a good idea?? What if the REAL strength in teams actually comes from DIFFERENCE? In which case, is there a better way to think of the different kinds of people you need in your team to achieve balance?

In this episode, I look at the importance of understanding different team archetypes, and how that can help you to build diversity in skills, perspectives and experiences.

If you enjoy this episode, please help me to get this podcast in front of more people like you - by following and leaving a rating. 

Contact Simon at podcast@simondowling.com.au.