Talent and Hiring

Hiring good people is less about perfect alignment and more about shared direction. Amar Galla recounts how his early belief in hiring exact vision matches failed when an ideal hire left, teaching that contributors can still add value even if their personal timelines differ.

Creating a "unicorn" job profile often stalls the hiring process. Henry Draper explains that client briefs demanding a single hire to solve multiple problems drag on and rarely succeed, so the focus shifts to prioritising needs and defining roles that translate into real, hireable candidates.

Talent development starts with helping individuals recognise their strengths. The article highlights that women especially may undervalue themselves, and leaders can boost confidence by advocating, providing growth opportunities, and creating visible role models.

A CTO Craft Bytes session on attracting and retaining diverse tech talent underscores the importance of inclusive job adverts, early planning for diversity, and embedding inclusion into culture and leadership pathways rather than treating it as a checklist.

All of this content lives in the CTO Craft Campus library, offering deeper dives, conference talks, and coaching insights for leaders who want to refine hiring processes, develop existing talent, and build teams that endure.