A Hiring Parable
A hiring manager and a human resources person are discussing candidates for several open positions. HM: I’m thinking about assembling a work team, and these are the guys I want to bring on board. I’ve already spoken to each one, and I know I’ve got a winning team here. HR: Well, let’s take a look at your shortlist. HM: The first one is a fellow named Peter. HR: I see…hmm…according to the results of his preliminary screening, he’s rather impulsive. Tends to shoot off his mouth a bit, acts impetuously— HM: Yes, I realize that. But I’ll turn him into…