Design Thinking for Smarter Talent Strategies

In the world of hiring, the best decisions aren’t just about filling roles – they’re about SOLVING PROBLEMS. That’s why I take inspiration from Design Thinking – a framework used by some of the most innovative companies to build solutions that are: ➤ Desirable – What do candidates and hiring managers truly need? ➤ Feasible […]

When Hiring a Super Star Might Backfire

When Hiring a Superstar Backfires: What the Research Tells Us Hiring high-performing “stars” from competitors is often seen as a strategic shortcut to growth, prestige, and innovation. But new research published in Harvard Business Review suggests that this strategy can backfire – and quite dramatically so. Researchers Daniel Muzio, Claudia Gabbioneta, and John Mawdsley studied […]

Why ResTech Startups Need More Than Just Engineers

Scaling smart – why ResTech startups need more than just engineers. There’s a pattern I’ve seen too often. A ResTech founder secures funding and rushes to scale – but doubles down solely on engineering hires. The platform gets built, but clients are left asking: where’s the insight? Where’s the impact? In B2B ResTech, TRUST is […]