The Culture-First Hiring Framework: 3 Strategies for Building Self-Managing Teams
Most business failures in hiring stem from prioritising technical skills over cultural alignment. Leadership IQ study tracking 20,000 hires found 46% failed within 18 months, with 89% of failures due to attitude rather than technical competence. The traditional hiring approach – CV review, skill confirmation, and salary negotiation produces employees who complete tasks mechanically without initiative, requiring constant direction.