Interviewing Skills

During one of my recent trips to Europe, I listened to an audio book (a German book called ‘Prinzip Selbsvertrauen by R Sprengler). 

Amongst many other things the book quoted a case study on how to employ a manager. It was tried by a German SME (no name mentioned) and was apparently very successful.

The company was looking for a new managing director. The owner appointed an interview panel. The panel consisted of seven people representing a cross section of staff and management; from the lowest to the highest rank.

After the interview, the panel members only had to vote to employ the candidate or not. No explanation was expected, only a ‘yes’ or ‘no’. The candidate needed to get 6 out of 7 ‘yes’ in order to be employed.

It was quoted to be a very successful method.

 

If you ever try it, let us know the result.