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Toyota, however, also excels in Yellow. And that augurs well for it in the
long run.
PUTTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE
IN THE RIGHT PLACE
At the end of the day, one cannot execute with the wrong people (see
Figure 7.3). Good Red leaders understand this all too well. Hiring, per-
formance appraisal, and ring are all part and parcel of putting the
right people in the right place.
Hiring the right people is a key organizational competency. The
issue is not just one of technical competency. It is also a question of
whether the individual’s aptitude is compatible with the culture of the