Has this ever happened to you? You run a successful, growing company. A critical vacancy opens up on your organizational chart. You hire an executive search firm for that general manager, VP of sales, production superintendent, or whatever the slot is. You conduct a lengthy, costly search. You interview the finalists carefully, but there is great chemistry between one of them (let’s call him "Bob") and you. Bob's expensive, but on paper he's perfect, his references are outstanding, and everyone is confident that he can quickly ramp up and become a superior performer. You hire Bob, he comes aboard, and the first couple of weeks are great. But, a month later, he comes into your office to tell you he's quitting...
By: Dr. Doug Tuggle, Partner with Insight Consulting Partners and Professor at Chapman University