Human Resources Director: Does your company need more Dennis Rodmans or Michael Jordans?
November 9, 2022
Much like NBA general managers, HR executives look to hire the best talent available. But in business, as in the NBA, focusing on star power doesn't always develop a winning team.
Take the recent Los Angeles Lakers roster, for example. On paper, a team featuring marquee talents like LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook looks like a lock for a deep playoff run, if not a championship season. But in 2022 the Lakers failed to even make the playoffs. The ’90s-era Chicago Bulls capped off their second three-peat of the decade because their roster featured complementary talents – not just individual stars. Michael Jordan may be the best NBA player of all time, but without Dennis Rodman’s gritty defense, hustle, and on-the-court presence, the team arguably wouldn’t have had the same success.
To learn three tips for HR leaders looking to hire Dennis Rodman-type workers to complement the Michael Jordans of their industry, read the original full story here.