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START UP TEAM HIRING Questions for Entrepreneurs.

What are the questions an Entrepreneur needs to ask to build a successful (start up) team?

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What Start Up Team?

What Start Up Team?

What kind of culture do we want our new organization to have, and what competencies and attitudes should we be recruiting for to make that happen?

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Do I need a co-founder (or biz-partner) with different complimentary expertise?

Do I need a co-founder (or biz-partner) with different complimentary expertise?

In a Start Up the discussion is often... should I identify & find one or two co-founders, with complimentary expertise?

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How do I find team members who share my vision?

How do I find team members who share my vision?

There are dedicated websites exactly for this ~ meeting potential team members. Often team members come from recommendations of business associates (or friends) or people you have worked with in the past. Today social networks such as LI or G+ (even twitter/FB) bring to light team members who share your vision. Then when you find someone, ask them the right questions!

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How do I determine if a potential team member is a good cultural fit?

How do I determine if a potential team member is a good cultural fit?

This question was inspired by twitter chat #leadershipchat on the subject of "Why Understanding Belief Systems is Critical for Leadership"

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