074 - The New Hiring Criterion

In this episode, Aviv describes the shift in mindset that successful organizations are undergoing to meet their hiring needs. Aviv poses the eternal question, ‘What business are you in?’ and argues that an organization’s response to this question defines its ability to achieve its desired future. Aviv touches also on the value of culture, accountability, and organizational readiness. Finally, Aviv provides some sage advice for fostering a future-ready organization and sustaining a learning culture.  

00:48 – Introducing today’s topic, The New Hiring Criterion 01:23 – Aviv proposes that changing one key hiring criterion will have a dramatic impact on whether your company thrives or merely survives 01:27 – Aviv speaks to a strategy workshop he recently led with senior development teams 02:15 – The Learning Zone 04:40 – Five Inquiries to elevate discussion  05:37 – The importance and impact of having sound hiring criterion 06:12 – How gaining clarity of organizational purpose can help in the hiring process 07:52 – Comparing the old hiring criterion to the new hiring criterion 08:17 – Why innovation is not a solo job 09:04 – Now it’s your turn, foster a future-ready organization by hiring passionate learners, build a coaching environment where people learn together, and sustain this learning culture

Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf74