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What Do You Mean You Can’t Hire Jack Welch?

I have a “Front Porch” category and this post will definitely qualify.  Basically has nothing to do with online marketing, but want to write about it anyway.

I was speaking with someone that works at a state university.  There were looking for a manager for their department to manage the facility and personnel.  They were having a tough time trying to fill the position.  I asked what the requirements were and was told that the person had to have a Phd and be a tenured professor at a university.  I asked, “so you are telling me, if Jack Welch applied to be the head of that department, he wouldn’t qualify?”  She said that was correct, he would not qualify.

If you are looking for a manager to lead and manage, check your requirements.  If they would prevent some of the top leaders/managers or other experienced and motivated candidates who have proven leasdership skills from applying for the position, there is a problem.  You are setting yourself up for failure.

Tags: company, jack welch, leadership, management