This article by Saulo Da Rós emphasizes the importance of effective teamwork in business. He likens a successful business to a high-performing sports team, highlighting that it’s not just about hiring employees, but building teams with purpose. The team must align with the company’s vision for it to achieve greatness. Recruiting the right people is crucial; many successful entrepreneurs dedicate significant time daily to hiring the right talent. Da Rós also stresses the importance of cultural fit, suggesting a cultural fit questionnaire as part of the hiring process.
However, hiring is just the start. Proper onboarding and training is where the real progress occurs. Drawing from his experience at GOL Airlines and Coworking Smart, Da Rós underlines the importance of structured training programs for new hires, citing a Harvard Business Review study that found companies with such programs see 50% higher productivity rates from new hires. Finally, he underscores the importance of clarity in role definitions, performance benchmarks, and feedback processes for building a strong team.