Leadership hiring techniques to build a stronger management team

August 15, 2022

Introduction

As a company grows and evolves, it becomes increasingly important to have a strong leadership team. Effective leaders can inspire and motivate their team members, make informed decisions, and drive the company toward success.

Company stakeholders yearn to hire top leaders for their organizations being aware of the fact, what value they can add and how they can steer the company to the next level. Oftentimes, this talent hunt for the right person seems endless or results in hiring the wrong person. Is there a step-by-step way to hire the right leader for your company? Yes. There is! In this article, we’ll explore some proven techniques for leadership hiring that can help you build a stronger management team.

Clarity of Needs

Before starting the hiring process for critical leadership roles, it’s imperative to take a step back and consider what qualities and attributes are needed in the top leader or C-Level executive. Is there any compatibility if the person is hired from a different industry or the industry must the same? In some cases, when innovation and out-of-the-box thinking are required, you may hire a leader from another industry same way Steve Jobs hired John Sculley from PepsiCo as Chief Executive Officer for Apple. Do you need someone who is experienced in a specific industry? Do you need someone with a particular skillset or track record?

Defining the leadership needs and how what attributes a matching leader will have helps in identifying the right candidates and tailoring the recruitment efforts accordingly.

Meeting vs Interview

From our perspective, leaders are best identified through a candid meeting with the stakeholder. A formal interview is best suited for positions from entry-level and even up to senior level but for the leadership role, a one of one meeting gives the best opportunity to understand how the person thinks and approaches the problem when presented.

Additionally, interviews can be made part of the process but the meeting should ideally be the starting point.

Leadership Attributes

In addition to looking for candidates who have the necessary skills and experience, it’s important to consider their leadership attributes. This can be harder to quantify, but there are a few key characteristics to look for:

Utilize Employee Referrals

Employee referrals can be a great source of candidates for leadership roles. Your team members may have a good understanding of the company culture and the skills and attributes that are required for a successful leader. Encourage the team to refer potential candidates they have worked with in a leadership capacity.

Partner with a Recruitment Firm

Recruitment firms interact with leaders in a multitude of industries and may know who is available and the best fit for your organization when an opportunity strikes. Most leadership candidates are passive candidates and are not actively applying for the roles. If you are looking to hire for leadership roles consider partnering with TalentHue, a recruitment agency in Lahore that is considered to be a leading corporate recruitment firm and works with top tech and Non-IT companies. TalentHue has placed numerous top-level candidates with leading companies based in Pakistan, USA, UK, Middle east and Malaysia across multiple sectors.

Contact us to connect with one of the recruitment leads.