tko hiring!: ten knockout strategies

Practical business guides that pull no punches Dave Anderson's TKO series presents no-nonsense, down-in-the-trenches management strategies that work in the real world of business. Each of the three informative books in this series offers easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance on developing the specific skills great managers needs These quick and to-the-point guides feature detailed techniques and effective strategies presented in user-friendly chapters that are packed with checklists, examples, and practical resources. In each book, readers will find real-world advice in a fast and powerful format that includes: * Words of Wisdom or "Right Hook Rules"-bite-sized memorable quotes * Case Studies or "Opening Bell" Stories-real-life business lessons * Effective Strategies or "Left Hook Laws"-all-meat, no-fat business strategies * Incisive or "Standard Eight Count" Questions-insightful inquiries that prompt the reader to action Quick or "Knockout" Summaries-bullet points that sum-up each chapter and offer easy reference Dave Anderson (Agoura Hills, CA) has led some of the nation's most successful car dealerships and is President of Dave Anderson's Learn to Lead and LearnToLead.com, a Web site that provides free training resources to thousands of people in more than 40 countries. He is also the author of the Wiley books If You Don't Make Waves You'll Drown (0-471-72503-X), Up Your Business! (0-471-44546-0), and How to Deal with Difficult Customers (0-470-04547-7).

Dave Anderson has led some of the nation's most successful car dealerships and is President of Dave Anderson's Learn to Lead and LearnToLead.com, a Web site that provides free training resources to thousands of people in more than forty countries. He is also the author of If You Don't Make Waves, You'll Drown; Up Your Business!; and How to Deal with DifficultCustomers, all from Wiley.

Introduction.
Round One. Understand the cost of hiring recklessly.
Round Two. Become a proactive recruiter.
Round Three. Create a potent interview structure.
Round Four. Ask tough interview questions.
Round Five. Effectively check references.
Round Six. How to use predictive testing hiring profiles.
Round Seven. How to get new hires off to a great start.
Round Eight. How to retain eagles once you find them.
Round Nine. Differentiate your employees for development and retention.
Round Ten. Knockout summary & follow through.
Acknowledgments.
About the Author.