The application of performance predictors is wide spread. So far, I have applied performance predictors to business, however they are equally relevant to people, communities, schools, etc. Consider this example...
You are recruiting a new CEO for a publicly listed company of which you are on the board. The following applicant presents themself with these performance predictors:
- During their last position as CEO the company increased profit by 415% (ethically).
- They can speak and write English, French and Mandarin Chinese fluently.
- Michael E. Porter says, "This person is the most capable business strategists and leader the world has ever witnessed" and Jim Collins comments, "This person should teach other CEOs how to do their job".
- They are entry No.1 in the world business edition of the Who's Who Book.
- They have a Harvard Business School MBA and completed the McKinsey & Co. graduate program.
- They run 5 marathons a year, and have done so for the last 3 years.
Assuming they 'fit' your corporate culture, are you likely to hire them based on the above?
In our low-trust society, performance predictors are the confidence we can provide to others about ourselves.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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