Getting the right people in the right jobs is a lot more important than developing a strategy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prioritizing hiring the right people for the right roles is more critical than creating detailed strategies.
- In plain terms
- Get the right people in place before worrying about strategy.
- What can you take from it?
- People matter more than plans.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you ever failed due to poor hiring?
- How do you identify the right person for a role?
Another view
Strategy still matters if the team lacks direction.
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