Using Data-Driven Leadership to Build High-Performance Teams

Summary:In this episode of the HR Impact Show, Dr. Jim interviews Tim Sackett, a talent acquisition expert, about data-driven leadership and recruiting. Tim shares his insights on the importance of measuring recruiting processes and building capacity as a function. He emphasizes the need to move away from the "smile and dial" approach and focus on developing a high-performance team. Tim also discusses the pitfalls of comparing recruiters' performance and the importance of building from the middle out.Key Takeaways:Building capacity around the middle performers, not the outliers, is crucial for success in talent acquisition.Data-driven leadership should focus on development, not micromanagement.Days to fill is a health metric, not a performance metric. Being faster doesn't necessarily mean better.Stop looking for unicorns and focus on finding candidates who have the potential to succeed in the role.Measure data that correlates to good performance and use it to improve processes and develop recruiters.<br/>
Timestamp0:01:12Tim Sackett's background in talent acquisition0:04:43Importance of understanding recruiting capacity0:06:05Reverse engineering hiring goals based on capacity0:08:20Importance of focusing on people and processes before technology0:10:30Reengineering talent acquisition teams may result in turnover0:12:24Using data to improve recruitment processes and identify issues.0:16:03Shifting the conversation to focus on desired outcomes for candidates.0:19:14Building capacity around average performers, not top performers.0:21:01Collecting and analyzing clean data to improve performance.0:22:19Using data to develop and improve rather than criticize.0:22:19Building trust and performance in teamsMentioned in this episode:HR Impact Show Outro Show outro and CTA Music: Studio Kolomna - "Risk" - Pixabay HR Impact Intro Mission of the show Music: Studio Kolomna - "Risk" - Pixabay