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Great People Decisions
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Great People Decisions

Why They Matter So Much, Why They are So Hard, and How You Can Master Them

Claudio Fernández-Aráoz
Wiley, 2007
First Edition: 2007
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Rather than focusing only on the process of recruiting and hiring, this book also discusses the importance of the decisions you confront when finding candidates, making your selection, negotiating offers and integrating new employees into your firm. Claudio Fernández-Aráoz shows you why people decisions matter more to your career and your company than you probably realize. The writing is clear and full of helpful real-world examples from his successful career. getAbstract recommends this conversational book to proactive managers who want a holistic approach to recruiting and hiring.

Summary

Hiring Great People Is Good for Your Career

Unless your business is very small, no matter how talented you are, how great you are at management or how hard you are willing to work, eventually you will have to delegate to other people. To succeed, you must run your business with talent and energy while attracting and serving customers. Your genetics, personal and professional development, and prior hiring decisions join together to determine if you will be an excellent employer or not.

Many of the important decisions you will make as a manager will be about the people on your team and how you accomplish your work through them. Making great people decisions is a factor in your success that you can actually do something about, unlike your genetic makeup. You can develop and improve your skills in hiring and managing talented people. Becoming an expert about people doesn’t come simply or quickly, but nothing you do will provide you with higher returns in terms of success and career satisfaction. Strangely, most managers believe they are better at people decisions than they are. However, improvement in this area will reward you with greater satisfaction in your work and...

About the Author

Claudio Fernández-Aráoz, who holds a Stanford MBA, is a consultant and a partner at a leading executive search firm. His articles appear in several top business journals.

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