Every church should come with it’s own organ. I have no idea what the different knobs mean in case you’re wondering.
The title of this blog is adapted from a document I wrote nearly twenty years ago. It was a guide for franchise owners on how to find and choose great people for their business. The document’s purpose was to provide small business owners with corporate expertise on employing people.
It reinforced three key things:
- People tend to associate with others who hold similar values, attributes, and beliefs as themselves
- The best recommendations for your job are people already working there
- People are more likely to refer people who will reflect well on them
I believe in evidence-based practice in my professional life – focusing on data-driven decision-making. My search for an architect was a very rational approach. I looked at the NZ Register of Architects and the NZ Institute of Architects websites to identify someone with the skills and experience I was looking for.
My search for other professionals was quite different. I’ve used a mix of recommendations from work colleagues with connections to the area, referrals from my new neighbours, and real estate agents. I knew from my upbringing that working on a building site can be quite a tense environment. Construction professionals want to work with people that they get on with, so referrals from one professional for another was another important part of my approach.
Just like the knobs on the old organ that came with the church, every construction professional adds their unique ‘note’ to a build. Getting everyone playing in time and harmoniously is the objective.
Next time: Boom and bust
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