Geared Up Issue 2 2016 | Page 50

BUILDING YOUR FARM 2016 Issue 2 | GearedUp How to Locate, Train and Keep Talent 48 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