What is an excellent talent, and what is an excellent enterprise?

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Recently, I haven't been able to focus on reading books, so I've been watching more videos. Last night, I finished several episodes of "Yang Lan Interview Record" discussing the theory of talent relativity.

Here are some views from several guests.

Will we be replaced by machines?

Yes, as long as you are doing some repetitive work, like the toll booth workers we saw before. The guests mentioned several professions that might disappear in the future, such as bus drivers, accountants, and auditors, which could be replaced by machines.

So, does this mean that opportunities are becoming fewer in this era of transformation?

One example mentioned was that before Deloitte went digital, many fresh graduates spent their first two years doing data organization work. After going digital, does that mean these people are no longer needed? Not at all; they no longer need to spend two years organizing data and can directly engage in more advanced tasks, which actually promotes rapid personal development.

Another example is the emergence of ATMs. Before ATMs, there were 500,000 jobs at bank counters in the U.S. Theoretically, the introduction of ATMs should have reduced these positions, but later, the number of counter jobs actually increased to 700,000 because ATMs liberated them, allowing them to take on more challenging tasks.

Thus, only those who cannot adapt to the environment will be eliminated. For instance, before cars were invented, there were jobs for coachmen, and after cars appeared, some transitioned to becoming drivers.

Conditions for outstanding talent

In one episode, a guest mentioned that the core ability of top talent is learning ability, which includes emotional intelligence (EQ), how to interact with people, intelligence quotient (IQ), as well as flexibility and adaptability. Additionally, one must have a persistent spirit, never giving up on a goal. Charisma is also important, knowing how to unite an excellent team and accept people from different backgrounds to achieve goals.

One must have adaptability, flexibility, and curiosity; without these three abilities, even with an impressive resume, one will be eliminated.

A term mentioned is R.A.P.I.D.

Outstanding companies

The guests discussed the criteria for selecting companies for these outstanding talents. I have summarized several guests' views into the following points.

Regarding whether high-end positions should be cultivated internally or recruited externally, data was provided: 2/3 are cultivated internally, and 1/3 are recruited externally. During a company's rapid development, a large number of talents need to enter the company, which requires significant external recruitment.

An interesting set of data was discussed: a company in rapid development spent 100 million to bring in 100 people from outside. Can you guess how many of these people remained in the company a year later? The answer is a single-digit number.

Typically, a mid-level manager takes about 4-6 months to adapt to a company, but most companies require results within 1-3 months, leading to significant costs in repeatedly searching for new hires.

Is flat management or multi-level management better?

Now, flat management is emphasized, as many believe it may be more efficient, while multi-level management is seen as slow in decision-making. However, if all decisions in flat management are made at the top, it can actually slow down decision-making. In contrast, well-structured multi-level management can delegate many decisions to frontline employees, thereby improving efficiency.

In conclusion

I recently discovered a new input point: interview programs. Many guests invited to these programs are very outstanding individuals in their fields, making their experiences and insights more relatable than listening to someone of unknown caliber online.

By synthesizing similar viewpoints from several individuals, you will find many common points, which indicate the areas we need to strive for and learn from.

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