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That's just a plain scaling issue, isn't it though? Eventually, the supply of A-level people dries up, no matter the compensation offered. If growth is to conti
by NoMoreNicksLeft 1y ago
That's just a plain scaling issue, isn't it though? Eventually, the supply of A-level people dries up, no matter the compensation offered. If growth is to continue, B-level people must be hired.
- dreamcompiler 1y agoYes A-level people are rare and expensive. The mistake I see too often is companies not focusing on keeping their core revenue-generating team A-level. Put the B-level people in support roles. When you dilute the core revenue team with B- and C-level people, the As tend to leave and then you're in big trouble.
- crmd 1y agoThe quote is from Steve Jobs and is absolutely true. As soon as the first bozo infects your team, they will start hiring other bozos, and after a while your org has regressed to the mean. Therefore you should hold a ridiculously high bar for hiring. A temporarily empty seat is preferable to a non-A player.
- CaptainOfCoit 1y ago> If growth is to continue Maybe this is the crux of the issue.
- NoMoreNicksLeft 1y agoFor a small company, for one still trying to find its business model, growth is absolutely necessary. The alternative is lost investment, and everyone out of work.