The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni 73. Team-Based Staffing
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Apr 3, 2024 The podcast discusses the importance of hiring to fill gaps on a team, focusing on team dynamics and balancing geniuses for optimal performance. The conversation emphasizes the need for candidates who can work towards shared goals and contribute to a well-rounded team dynamic, showcasing the significance of recognizing and utilizing individual geniuses effectively within a team framework.
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Team-Based Staffing
- Hire team members to complement existing strengths and fill gaps, rather than solely focusing on individual job requirements.
- Treat team staffing like assembling puzzle pieces to create a cohesive whole.
Golf vs. Basketball Teams
- Pat Lencioni uses the analogy of a golf team (working group) versus a basketball team to illustrate the difference in staffing approaches.
- In a basketball team, individual roles are tailored to the team's overall composition and needs.
Head of Sales Story
- Pat Lencioni shares a story about a head of sales who lacked invention and almost got fired.
- The company realized they should hire a marketing person with invention to complement her.