Selection and Appointment
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Seven things to bear in mind in an appointment and selection process.
Selection for a team, in sport or work, is a huge responsibility. It is a privilege to be involved in processes and decisions that profoundly affect peoples lives. I never take it lightly. Putting your hand up for consideration places you in a vulnerable position and I always try to be as positive as possible and give each person the best opportunity to showcase their talents and explore their potential contribution. Of course there are times when tough decisions need to be made and people are disappointed and sometimes hurt. It is especially painful when a decision appears to be political or personal rather than being principled.
Selection is always a judgement call and it is always harder to accept the decision when it goes against you than for you. I am grateful to have had both experiences multiple times on the way through life. Someone else being preferred for a position invariably feels like rejection, although it often leads to a different door opening and a new opportunity.
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