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Share this email New from McKinsey & Company Improving hiring, organizing for speed, and more from our blog Glean insight to sharpen your company’s hiring practices and raise your organization’s metabolism with the latest posts from our Leadership & Organization blog. 3 critical steps to improve hiring It is critically important to think carefully about key performance criteria for different roles to avoid costly hiring mistakes at scale. Define performance thoughtfully    Never hire leaders based on word of mouth It is no longer sufficient to hire leaders based solely on performance data or the word of top executives. To ensure leaders not only deliver results, but are also great people, requires a more thoughtful view of hiring. Identify the right talent    The age of speed: How to raise your organization’s metabolism Organizing for speed has become a critical component in today’s consumer market. Here are six things companies must get right. Focus on employees    Answer these 6 questions before setting up a ‘nudge’ unit While no one-size-fits-all approach applies, these are the essential questions that organizations should ask. Dig deeper