The State of Kansas was a pioneer in allowing private industry to hire prison labor. Many prisoners work for the state making license plates for about $.50 per hour. Working for private industry, however, is different. I toured the Hutchinson, Kansas prison recently and a private company housed inside the prison called Seat King. Seat King has worked out a ...
In a Harvard Business Review article, Professor Iddekinge’s research reveals that past work experience has little to do with future performance. Instead, he recommends employers focus on knowledge, skills, and employee traits. Employee traits are often personality traits that fit certain professions. For example, if you’re hiring a bookkeeper you wouldn’t want to hire a visionary with no detail orientation. ...
In a Harvard Business Review article, Professor Van Iddekinge reveals that past work experience has very little to do with future performance. Instead he recommends employers focus on knowledge, skills, and traits of the employee. Let’s discuss skills next. Early in my marriage, our bathroom sink was not working properly. I worked for hours trying to fix the sink but ...
In a Harvard Business Review article, Professor Van Iddekinge reveals that past work experience has little to do with future performance. Instead he recommends that employers focus on knowledge, skills, and traits of the employee. In Exodus 35 we learn that God filled a craftsman named Bezalel with the Spirit of God and with knowledge, skills, and ability. Let’s first ...
While coaching a young entrepreneur I was reminded of several common mistakes made by new business owners. The fifth mistake I’ve encountered is “poor pricing practices.” Recently, a young web developer was hiring someone to help him. This entrepreneur’s billing rate was only $23 per hour and he was going to pay this new employee $15. I realized my friend ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
