Join Bright Teams as we offer some unique insights on a live webinar on 12 October at 12.30-1pm.

In the quest to assemble your dream team, the importance of hiring exceptional talent cannot be overstated, especially when navigating through challenging times.
Traditional interview questions like "Why do you want to work here?" or "What is your greatest achievement?" offer limited insights.
However, in a recent article, three experts in decision-making highlight a game-changing perspective: the must have skill to evaluate in candidates, is critical thinking.
They assert that the most brilliant individual in the room isn't the one with all the answers but the one who asks the right questions.
We know that the most successful commercial leaders are those that ask the best questions to innovate new and better ways of achieving better results.
Drawing inspiration from the Socratic method, these authors propose a paradigm shift-let candidates interview you.
With this unconventional approach, interviewers present a business scenario and encourage candidates to steer the conversation through their questions.
For instance, consider a candidate interviewing for a position at Microsoft in 1998. When asked to "Sell me a toaster," the best candidates didn't dive into a sales pitch but instead they responded with thoughtful queries:
"How many people are in the family?"
"Are there young children in the house?"
"What is the age range of toaster users in the family?" These questions offer a glimpse into the candidate's critical thinking, decision-making, and leadership abilities.
As interviewers are we doing all the talking? or are we asking thoughtful questions that allow the candidate to ask questions which demonstrate their ability to think outside of square.
In essence, the goal is to inspire candidates to generate more questions than answers, showcasing their prowess in critical thinking.
This approach provides invaluable insights when you're on a mission to find ideal team members who can drive your organisation forward, without knocking over others in the process.
Some of the questions we will be discussing and providing answers to:
1. What is the impact of an applicants "lens" on team dymamics and role efficiency?
2. Is it worth having a lone high performer vs a team player?
3. Are cognitive assessments better than "street smarts"?
4. What is the best stage during the recruitment process to do a psychometric?
5. What questions can I ask to uncover critical thinking ability?
We will also answer some questions to support hiring managers.
Join Bright Teams as we offer some unique insights and take-aways on a live lunchtime webinar on 12 October at 12.30-1pm.
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