157: How to Hire for the Weaknesses in Your Design Firm

At some point we all need to consider hiring. But have you considered hiring for the weaknesses in your firm? In this episode we will look at how to identify the weaknesses of your firm, how to use the StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment tool to gain clarity on what is missing, and how to choose between two weak areas to determine which position to hire for first.

Topics Mentioned: 

• Hiring

• StrengthsFinder

• Decision making

Key Thoughts:

• The more stress put on an object, the more the weak areas present. And the same holds true in business. Michele (1:48) 

   

• Knowing my weaknesses, has really helped me in hiring people who had a natural ability that I did not, and then create processes and systems to assist me in meeting the needs of my clients and my business for the areas that do not come as naturally to me. Michele (5:49) 

   

• Hiring when you're overwhelmed where you can't fully train or onboard could lead to disaster. Make sure that you have a training plan created in advance before bringing on your next team member. Michele (9:44) 

 

Contact Michele:

• Email: [email protected]

• Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting

• Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL

• Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com

• LinkedIn: Michele Williams

 

References and Resources:

• AIM Masterclass - Watch now

• 7-Figure Case Study

• Play to Your Strengths - EP 35 with Darren Virassammy

• Who Should I Hire First: Admin Assistance or Junior Designer? by Michele Williams

• StrengthsFinder Assessment