Traditionally
many classroom teachers demand a high level of conformity in order to manage
their students more easily and to follow the prescribed curriculum. But
conformity in the corporate world can be a deterrent to innovation and engagement.
According
to a behavior based interviewing training research project by the London
Business School, new hires were more likely to leave if they were forced to
conform to a norm rather than be recognized and appreciated for their unique strengths.
Think
about it. Wouldn’t you prefer to have your boss notice and value what you do
well than to be measured on your ability to develop cookie-cutter skills? The
strongest teams with the most dedicated members are teams made up of diverse employees
with unique talents.
If
you are in charge of interviewing job candidates or onboarding new hires,
remember that high performing teams are composed of members that complement one
another in skills and working styles. Do
not make the mistake of only hiring people just like you.
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