🆘 Do you have a process or people problem?

Picture this:

You've just hired a global superstar.

On paper, they're perfect.

Their interview? Nailed it.

But a few weeks in, and things are... off.

Problems start popping up.

As soon as you catch on to this, you’ve gotta ask an important question:

Is this a process problem, or a people problem?

In other words…

Do you just need to fix some processes and clarify expectations…

Or is this person just not the right fit for the job?

Here's a fool-proof way to tell:

Watch who's struggling.

If your new hire is working overtime, creating spreadsheets and reports out the wazoo, and still barely keeping up?

Congrats, my friend. You've got yourself a process problem.

But if you or your manager are constantly chasing updates, getting radio silence on Slack, and seeing tasks slip through the cracks…

Hate to break it to you, but you’re dealing with a people problem.

Enter your secret weapon:

End of Day Reports

Seriously. It's like a crystal ball into your team's productivity.

If your global talent is consistently reporting a 9 or 10 out of 10 workload?

Red flag city.

That's a process problem screaming for attention.

But if those reports are sparse, inconsistent, or perpetually stuck around a 5 or 6?

You might be looking at a people problem.

So, what's the move?

For process problems:

1. Streamline those workflows. Kanban boards, SOPs – whatever it takes

2. Set crystal-clear priorities to eliminate task confusion and overload

3. Regularly review processes for efficiency and reduce worker stress

For people problems:

1. Monitor consistency in EOD reports, and adjust or replace if needed

2. Improve communication with detailed guidance and clear expectations

3. Review low activity in EOD reports for signs of poor role fit

Remember: The goal isn't to point fingers. It's to create an environment where your global talent can crush it.

Are You Ready To Skyrocket Growth With Global Talent?

Spotting the difference between process and people problems is just one piece of the global talent puzzle.

Running real companies with global talent comes with countless other challenges…

Including many you’d never expect to see!

That’s why I started Sagan Passport…

To give founders & executives an easy roadmap to find, hire, and leverage global talent…

And scale their businesses to the next level.

With Sagan Passport, you get:

• White-glove headhunting to help you find global rockstars for your team

• Proven playbooks for running a streamlined operation with global talent

• Ongoing support that make managing your talent a piece of cake

Transforming your business with global talent is a no-brainer…

As long as you do it the right way.

We can help you do it right…

So if you’re ready to grow your business into an unstoppable force, book a 15-minute call with us here…

And we’ll get you started on everything you need to know to build a global dream team in 2024 (while saving a fortune on hiring costs 👌).

Yallah Habibi,

Jon

Passage of the Week

"How dull it is to pause, to make an end,

To rust unburnish'd, not to shine in use!

As tho' to breathe were life."

--Ulysses, Tennyson