Oct 2, 2024
In this episode, Chris Fahey, SVP of Talent and HR at Volition Capital, discusses the often-overlooked value of org charts for growing companies. He discusses how they can pinpoint hiring gaps and the importance of focusing on roles, not just people. Chris also highlights the importance of aligning your company's strategy with its structure and regularly revisiting this alignment for smoother scaling. Great tips for founders and businesses aiming for efficient growth!
Highlights:
- 01:47 The Importance of Org Charts in Business
- 02:59 Challenges and Benefits of Creating Org Charts
- 04:56 Aligning Org Charts with Business Strategy
- 10:09 Defining Success Criteria for Hiring
- 13:24 Iterating and Reassessing Org Charts
- 15:19 Advice for Founders on Organizational Alignment
- 18:12 Frequency of Re-examining Org Charts
Guest:
Chris Fahey is the Senior Vice President of Talent and Human Resources at Volition Capital. With extensive experience in talent acquisition and HR leadership, Chris deeply understands organizational strategy and scaling businesses. He focuses on aligning a company's talent needs with its broader strategic goals, helping growing businesses optimize their organizational structure and enhance hiring processes. Chris is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering company cultures that drive success, especially in high-growth environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fahey02
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