June 2012.pdf - RCSA
June 2012.pdf - RCSA June 2012.pdf - RCSA
focus: RECRUITMENT AT THE SPEED OF TOMORROW How to hire smart people Being interviewed to work at McKinsey was one of the more interesting experiences of my earlier life. Ten rounds of interviews, rigorous analytical tests, bizarre psychometric probes and a final cup of coffee with a senior partner of the firm that felt like a scene from a John Grisham novel – and voila, I was in. The story about how I never actually turned up for work is one I’ll save for another day. But I do remember one thing from the process – McKinsey were obsessed with finessing their strategy of hiring and retaining “smart people”. The concept of work has never been more challenging. RCSA Conference presenter Mike Walsh is a futurist, keynote speaker and innovation coach. After one of the interviews, a manager at the firm described their ideal archetype as a “spiky integrator”. In essence, their perfect candidate was someone who had an extraordinary talent spike (e.g. genius chess skills, Olympian athletic discipline or knowing six languages), but was also capable of integrating that skill across a range of other capabilities and in association with other team mates. Or to put it another way – they wanted freaks with social skills. The only problem with that personality type, as many companies discovered when they put former high flying management consultants into leadership teams – is that spiky integrators need to be surrounded by other super smart people in order to thrive. Out of the fish tank, they don’t survive too long. For companies today, hiring smart people is still a critical priority. And it’s harder than ever. The digital revolution has had two major impacts on the war for talent. Firstly, you are now competing with the fact that the best candidates can earn significant incomes as free agents. With the web offering a global customer base and infinite opportunities for fame, being a digital ronin or an entrepreneur has never been more seductive. But the second impact is just as profound. The concept of work has never been more challenging. Traditional industries are being disrupted, competition more nuanced, and the demands on managers more pronounced. Your old school spiky integrator might be able to draw up some rather pretty strategy slides describing your industry – but will they have the level headed poise to ruthlessly execute and get things done in an increasingly ambiguous and uncertain operating environment In the future, I think there will be three capability attributes that senior managers will need to look for in their top performers: 1. Super Synthesisers In the old days, smart employees gathered competitive information in traditional ways – phone interviews, focus groups and industry surveys. Basically – you were clever if you knew how to pick up the phone and make some calls. Now we have the opposite problem – too much information. Super synthesisers are people with the capability of scanning and processing huge amounts of information. They are like human meta filters. With enough technical savvy and familiarity with blogs, social platforms and search algorithms – they can assess the topography of available data, see patterns and collate them as trends, prioritise and then act. 2. Hyper Connectors One of these days we will laugh about the fact people used to get fired for using Facebook or LinkedIn at work. Hyper Connectors are people who know how to swiftly build and exploit relevant networks to get things done. They won’t necessarily have the largest collection of contacts, but they will know how to use digital platforms to find and nurture just the right set of people to reach their goals. These could be internal networks in a huge enterprise, or external webs of journalists, industry influencers and taste makers. You will recognise them in meetings because they are the first to say in answer to a problem, I think I may know someone who … 3. Change Optimists The final quality of the future super smart might sound a bit soft but in some ways it is the most vital personal attribute – positivity. The pace of change is accelerating and there are people for whom that is good news, and others who, if they are honest with themselves, view that fact with dread. You can reassure the change pessimists about the future all you like but believe me – in the end, when faced with disruptive change, pessimists fight for the status quo not for future growth. Your best performers may not know the future, but they should be happy to meet it head on. What do you think Are there other attributes of what would make someone “super smart” in the future You can read more articles on Mike Walsh’s blog at www.mike-walsh.com 14 RCSA JOURNAL
2012 RCSA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Don’t forget our special discount offers for more than 3 registrations! AT THE 20% REGISTER 3-5 PEOPLE OFF S PECIAL DISC O U NT REGISTER 6-10 PEOPLE25% OFF S PECIAL DISC O U NT REGISTER 11+ PEOPLE30% OFF S PECIAL DISC O U NT 29-31 AUGUST 2012 | SOFITEL FIJI Book now! www.rcsa.com.au/conference2012/ The Speakers 2012 RCSA International Conference – Meet some of our Presenters Mike Walsh Mike Walsh, author of Futuretainment and CEO of innovation research agency Tomorrow is a leading authority on the digital future. Ngahihi o te ra Bidois Ngahihi o te ra Bidois is the face of New Zealand and an international leadership speaker. He has many years of speaking and leadership experience in the business, education and Maori sectors and has been described as a modern day warrior and a living piece of art and has presented to many organisations worldwide such as Google in New York. Greg Savage FRCSA (Life) Greg is the founder and driving force behind Firebrand Talent Search. With a career spanning thirty years he is an icon of the Australian recruitment industry and is a regular keynote speaker at staffing and recruitment conferences around the world. Avril Henry Avril Henry Pty Ltd is a management consulting business established in 2003, focusing on leadership, change and talent management, diversity, recruitment and retention strategies. Jeff Doyle Jeff Doyle is the Chief Executive Officer of the Adecco Group Australia and New Zealand. Jeff joined the Adecco Group in 2007 as Chief Operating Officer, and was appointed to the CEO role in 2009. Jeff’s strong strategic and operational direction has resulted in significant growth across the Group that includes the Adecco, Judd Farris, Glotel, Icon, Hyphen, Ajilon and Lee Hecht Harrison brands. Rachel Botsman Rachel Botsman is a social innovator who writes, consults and speaks on the power of collaboration and sharing through network technologies. She wrote the influential book What’s Mine is Yours: How Collaborative Consumption Is Changing The Way We Live. Her thinking on how technology will change how we work and live has been widely published in WIRED, The Guardian, Harvard Business Review, New York Times, The Economist and Fast Company. Bridget Beattie Bridget Beattie is the Regional General Manager for Right Management in India, Australia and New Zealand. In 1994 Bridget co-founded the leading New Zealand consultancy that was purchased by Manpower and is now Right Management. Nicole Underwood FRCSA Nicole Underwood has lived and breathed recruitment for the past 15 years. After graduating from the University of South Australia with her marketing and HR degree, Nicole was lured into the industry after attending an interview with a Recruiter for another role. Paul Slezak APRCSA Paul Slezak has seen success in the highly competitive recruitment and advertising industries in Australia and Hong Kong by applying his professionalism, drive and creativity to develop and deliver solutions that exceed business expectations, and push the boundaries to create innovative solutions. Aaron Dodd As Mindset’s Talent Practice Leader, Aaron has been instrumental in developing Mindset’s expertise in new business sectors. Aaron is rigorous in his approach to selecting talent and this approach has seen Mindset successfully differentiate itself in a crowded market. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Special Offer! The first 20 people to book and quote ‘RCSA Journal Offer’ will receive registration at the special Early Bird rate. Be quick! C LI C K H E R E ! Fiji
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2012 <strong>RCSA</strong> INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE<br />
Don’t forget our special discount<br />
offers for more than 3 registrations!<br />
AT<br />
THE<br />
20%<br />
REGISTER 3-5 PEOPLE<br />
OFF<br />
S PECIAL DISC O U NT<br />
REGISTER 6-10 PEOPLE25%<br />
OFF<br />
S PECIAL DISC O U NT<br />
REGISTER 11+ PEOPLE30%<br />
OFF<br />
S PECIAL DISC O U NT<br />
29-31 AUGUST 2012 | SOFITEL FIJI<br />
Book now!<br />
www.rcsa.com.au/conference2012/<br />
The Speakers<br />
2012 <strong>RCSA</strong> International Conference – Meet some of our Presenters<br />
Mike Walsh<br />
Mike Walsh, author of<br />
Futuretainment and CEO of<br />
innovation research agency<br />
Tomorrow is a leading<br />
authority on the digital future.<br />
Ngahihi o te ra Bidois<br />
Ngahihi o te ra Bidois is the<br />
face of New Zealand and<br />
an international leadership<br />
speaker. He has many years<br />
of speaking and leadership<br />
experience in the business,<br />
education and Maori sectors<br />
and has been described as a<br />
modern day warrior and a living piece of art and<br />
has presented to many organisations worldwide<br />
such as Google in New York.<br />
Greg Savage F<strong>RCSA</strong> (Life)<br />
Greg is the founder and driving<br />
force behind Firebrand Talent<br />
Search. With a career spanning<br />
thirty years he is an icon of the<br />
Australian recruitment industry<br />
and is a regular keynote speaker<br />
at staffing and recruitment<br />
conferences around the world.<br />
Avril Henry<br />
Avril Henry Pty Ltd is a<br />
management consulting<br />
business established in 2003,<br />
focusing on leadership, change<br />
and talent management,<br />
diversity, recruitment and<br />
retention strategies.<br />
Jeff Doyle<br />
Jeff Doyle is the Chief Executive<br />
Officer of the Adecco Group<br />
Australia and New Zealand.<br />
Jeff joined the Adecco Group in<br />
2007 as Chief Operating Officer,<br />
and was appointed to the CEO<br />
role in 2009. Jeff’s strong<br />
strategic and operational direction has resulted in<br />
significant growth across the Group that includes<br />
the Adecco, Judd Farris, Glotel, Icon, Hyphen,<br />
Ajilon and Lee Hecht Harrison brands.<br />
Rachel Botsman<br />
Rachel Botsman is a social<br />
innovator who writes, consults<br />
and speaks on the power of<br />
collaboration and sharing<br />
through network technologies.<br />
She wrote the influential book<br />
What’s Mine is Yours: How<br />
Collaborative Consumption Is Changing The Way<br />
We Live. Her thinking on how technology will<br />
change how we work and live has been widely<br />
published in WIRED, The Guardian, Harvard<br />
Business Review, New York Times,<br />
The Economist and Fast Company.<br />
Bridget Beattie<br />
Bridget Beattie is the Regional<br />
General Manager for Right<br />
Management in India,<br />
Australia and New Zealand.<br />
In 1994 Bridget co-founded<br />
the leading New Zealand<br />
consultancy that was<br />
purchased by Manpower<br />
and is now Right Management.<br />
Nicole Underwood F<strong>RCSA</strong><br />
Nicole Underwood has lived<br />
and breathed recruitment<br />
for the past 15 years. After<br />
graduating from the University<br />
of South Australia with her<br />
marketing and HR degree,<br />
Nicole was lured into the<br />
industry after attending an interview<br />
with a Recruiter for another role.<br />
Paul Slezak AP<strong>RCSA</strong><br />
Paul Slezak has seen success<br />
in the highly competitive<br />
recruitment and advertising<br />
industries in Australia and<br />
Hong Kong by applying his<br />
professionalism, drive and<br />
creativity to develop and<br />
deliver solutions that exceed business<br />
expectations, and push the boundaries to create<br />
innovative solutions.<br />
Aaron Dodd<br />
As Mindset’s Talent Practice<br />
Leader, Aaron has been<br />
instrumental in developing<br />
Mindset’s expertise in new<br />
business sectors. Aaron is<br />
rigorous in his approach to<br />
selecting talent and this<br />
approach has seen Mindset successfully<br />
differentiate itself in a crowded market.<br />
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL<br />
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL<br />
Special Offer!<br />
The first 20 people to book and quote ‘<strong>RCSA</strong> Journal Offer’<br />
will receive registration at the special Early Bird rate. Be quick!<br />
C LI C K<br />
H E R E !<br />
Fiji
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