The most important thing is that the person and the assignment fit each other.
General George C. Marshall followed Five Simple Decision Steps in making people decisions. First, Marshall carefully thought through the assignment. Job descriptions may last a long time, but job assignments change all the time. Second, Marshall always looked at several qualified people. Formal qualifications, such as those listed in a résumé, are no more than a starting point. Their absence disqualifies a candidate. However, the most important thing is that the person and the assignment fit each other. To find the best fit, you must consider at least three to five candidates. Third, Marshall studied the performance ...
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