BUILDING
YOUR
FARM
2016 Issue 2 | GearedUp
How to Locate,
Train and
Keep Talent
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J
ust like your favorite sports organization, your club’s farm
team provides a place for new employees to gain experience and training with the promise that successful team
members receive higher level opportunities.
Building depth within the staff takes time and depends
heavily on your hiring process. Crafting interview procedures and
training policies are just the beginning. Once a quality employee
comes on board, the focus shifts to engaging that employee and
developing leadership skills.
Begin at the Beginning
When thinking about adding to your team, the best place
to start is the interview. Each organization structures the process
differently. Some focus on personality, some on a culture and
values match, while others still utilize a more interactive approach
to hiring.
Regardless of your method, finding the right person is critical.
“It’s extremely important that we hire correctly right from