Truth 28. Why you need to get staffing right

Research indicates that up to six in ten executives fail to achieve desired results within the first 12 to 18 months of joining a new organization!

What could cause such a seemingly low batting average? After all, these leaders had the chance to "kick the tires" before coming on board—starting with a "clean slate," without political motives or baggage.

Part of the answer is found in acclimation—or more specifically, the lack of it.

After spending countless hours and significant resources to attract and select the brightest and the best talent and placing the individual into a dynamic environment with some risk, many managers fall into the trap of leaving it up to them to "figure it out." Initial ambiguity ...

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