an on growing your company and you require a significant number of employees to do so you are going to need managers to lead and guide them. But some businesses are often very specialized. It can be hard to hire just anyone. Many people go out and get a degree in business. They may specialize in management, human resources, marketing, accounting and any number of other specific business specialties. But just because they are trained to manage people within an organization it does not mean they can manage people within yours.

Say for example you own a metalworking business. How many people that are working within that field also have a formal management education? And of the limited number that may have that education how many will be available for you to hire? Many other industries are in a similar situation. Either you can find managers that have no experience in your field of business or you can find experienced people with no management training. You will face this situation many times throughout the life of your business. But as your company grows you just might be given more options to choose from if you can be patient.

The first step you need to take when trying to find talent within your organization is to pay attention to your employees. Go over their original applications and resumes. You may be able to glean small pieces of information from these sources. Things like what kind of ambitions your employees have for the future. You’ll need to learn more about them if you are to consider whether they can become managers. The choices you make will be vital to your business. And no matter how you choose the affect on your business will be profound.

Use every piece of information you have. Conduct employee reviews and evaluate their current job performance. If you currently have managers within your business talk to them. Find out what their feelings are about individual employees. You need to determine which employees have not only the skills needed to do the job but the ability to lead your people. You’ll find many people that are good at what they do but cannot effectively tell others what to do.

Growing organizations can provide many opportunities for people to grow personally and thrive. A small business is perfect for people that like challenges. And if they know that you are trying to grow the business they may surprise you by putting forth an effort that exceeds your expectations. Many people just want an opportunity. But they need to know that the opportunity will exist and that you want to promote from within first. That way they may take it upon themselves to try and expand their skill set. If they don’t you should try to find out why and if you can help.

If your business has the resources you should also consider starting an internal management program. Something that could possibly involve mentoring candidates for management positions while combining some sort of formal education through management courses at a local college. If you show your employees that you are willing to make an investment in them then you may find yourself with educated and very loyal future managers. You do not have to pay for their whole degree or anything but offering to share the costs might go a long way for them. Many people today still cannot afford a formal education. But with some assistance you will find them more than willing to put in the effort.

Remember if you invest in your own employess you are making an investment in the future of your business. And the benefits can be enormous. So before you look outside of your business take the time to look within. You may just find it is worth the effort.




By: Cash Miller