Why organizations should focus on core competencies and growth potential rather than pursuing unrealistic "perfect candidate" profiles.

Question for a Job Candidate to Consider: Before I accept this position, how can I determine whether the organization's culture is likely to fit me? Core Premise to Keep A candidate may fit the role, the leader, and even the team, but organizational culture adds another dimension. Two nearly identical jobs in two different organizations can produce very different experiences. The candidate cannot fully know the culture before working there. The objective is not certainty—it is to gather...

Welcome to Your Team! We've all experienced it. The excitement of accepting a new position...followed by that first morning when we walk through the front door wondering: "Where do I fit?" The interview is over. The offer has been accepted. The paperwork is signed. Now comes the real work—not simply learning the job but learning the people. If you've already explored your own Birkman results and discussed your supervisor's style, you've been given a tremendous head start. Now it's time to...