you will act as a leader by practicing the use of processes for attracting, selecting, and retaining the right talent. By reviewing various processes for achieving this goal, you will be able to make sound judgments regarding the most effective processes to use in your organization.

Read the questions below and think about how you would answer each of them:

1. Why is it critical for leaders to select the best available talent to fill competency gaps in their team?

2. How do the needs and desires of candidates for a position influence the selection, hiring, and retention process?

3. How do leaders select the "next-best" choice for an open position, when financial constraints prevent them from hiring the "best" talent?

4. What are some of the fundamental principles great leaders apply when making a hiring decision?