Playbook
Executive Hiring Scorecard Playbook
People
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The scorecard
Five outcomes the hire must deliver in 12 months. Four competencies. Deal-breakers (values, geo, comp). Score each interview panel on the same rubric.
Panel design
- Founder culture screen
- Functional deep-dive with a peer or investor
- Cross-functional collaboration interview
- Case or scenario
- References (2 up, 2 down, 1 lateral)
Common failures
- Hiring for pedigree over outcome
- Skipping down-references
- Falling in love in interview 1
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