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Gallup found that companies have only an 18% success rate in the hiring process. That's absurd! Hiring processes are broken and don't quantitatively find fit. In addition, only 30% of employees are engaged at work. The rest are actively looking elsewhere or quiet quitting. It'
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It's tempting to use your instincts on people when hiring. People can be very persuasive and likeable, but that's not always the best qualifier for getting the job done. You are hoping that their results will match up to their promises. You are guessing. The cost
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When you have to deliver on requirements definition for technology and software projects, it is critical that you consider all the stakeholders involved for their input, buy-in and consideration. This includes: * Customers * Users * Managers * Analysts (those who are looking at data/reporting) * Partners If you design and drive requirements
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If you find yourself getting toasted from your workload, dealing with people or stretching beyond your comfort zone, here are some tips for managing your work energy wisely.
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I am always looking to grow. I have a system for pushing on my knowledge, and I thought I would share with you so you can build your own process from these nuggets. Here are practices you can incorporate: * Use Apple Notes. I take handwritten notes all day on nice
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Delegating sounds attractive to leverage your time; however, depending on who you are handing off to, you may have missed expectations. Based on our profiling at Culture Index, understanding how autonomous someone is will dictate the difference between delegating with more clarity and effectiveness. You may notice, for example, a
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Sunset on Lake Dillon We have been enjoying family this summer! The picture above is taken while hanging with Sonya's sister and brother-in-law. We hiked in with backpack chairs, some wine and a speaker. The time was simple and relaxing while sharing some laughs together. We hiked back in the dark.
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PCH to Big Sur - Bixby Bridge Hearing the rhythm of the ocean waves sure does refresh the heart and mind. Sonya and I traveled through California this month, starting in Laguna Beach for a few nights, watching a friend perform at The Comedy Store in LA and eating incredible Korean BBQ at Quarters, a
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Sonya and I have been married 26 years today! We are having fun, in love and looking at what is next. We just got back from 8 days in California starting in Laguna Beach, where we relaxed and took in God's restorative beauty on the beach. We headed
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Don Dalrymple Management Consultant Teeing up with friends at Keystone Ranch golf course! Hi, Summer in the mountains feels healthy and soul refreshing! I'm out hiking, playing tennis and hitting some rounds of golf with friends. I enjoy my friends and family for laughs, nature and fun. It's hard to
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Don Dalrymple Advisor Working on the road circa 2013 I have worked remotely for about 18 years. Maybe my attraction to using systems helps. Largely, I have been remote because I like freedom, my family and getting things done. When I worked in an office, I had so much wasted time. It's hard to go th
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When it comes to product-market fit, there are various approaches one could take. Guessing on what customers want and pushing your technology towards them is one way. However, this approach can be fraught with misses and unmet expectations. A friend just shared with me how listening carefully to the