Spotlight on Learning from Failure: Assessing Talent Beyond Technical Skills with Tony Tjan

One of the most difficult business challenges has nothing to do with data or technology—it has to do with people. While it’s fairly easy to assess potential hires’ knowledge and skills, it’s much harder to gauge soft traits like attitude. How can you ensure your first impressions are accurate so you can avoid costly hiring mistakes, and correctly identify rising stars and make the most of their talent? Tony Tjan explains how overlooking personality and attitude in favor of technical expertise can cost you. Make sure you’re never in that situation by learning the most important questions to ask during the hiring process to build a stronger, more successful organization.

Recorded on March 26, 2019. See the original event page for resources for further learning or watch recordings of other past events.

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