Anyone who knows me knows I love and play Crown Green Bowls in Sheffield, but I also love IT Recruitment which I have been doing for 30+ years, IT Recruitment that is; not Crown Green Bowling!
Crown green bowls and recruitment share some interesting similarities, particularly when you think about strategy, precision, and adaptability. Here’s why:
Strategy
- Bowls: I carefully plan my bowls shot to get close to the jack while navigating the crown of the green.
- Recruitment: I plan to attract the best candidates, navigating competition and external factors like market conditions.
The Bias Factor
- Bowls: Bowls are manufactured to give them a bias, so they don’t roll straight; I have to account for the bias in my shot.
- Recruitment: Every candidate, client, or recruiter comes with their own “bias” — personal preferences, cultural fit, or skill alignment. Success lies in navigating these biases.
Adaptability to Changing Terrain
- Bowls: No two greens are the same, and the ground’s natural contours demand flexibility in my approach.
- Recruitment: Job markets and candidate pools constantly shift, so I need to adapt to changing industry trends and candidate expectations.
Accuracy is Key
- Bowls: Precision in delivering a bowl can be the difference between winning and losing.
- Recruitment: Precision in finding the right candidate for the right role is a task that requires careful consideration of both technical skills and cultural fit.
Patience and Persistence
- Bowls: Success often comes after multiple attempts and adjustments.
- Recruitment: Filling roles can take time, requiring me to patiently work through challenges and refine my approach.
Competitive Yet Social
- Bowls: It’s a friendly competition (most of the time), but you’re always striving to outperform your opponents.
- Recruitment: I often work in a competitive environment while maintaining professional and collaborative relationships.
Both crown green bowls and IT recruitment require skill, strategy, patience and the ability to roll with the curves!
If you ‘d like to partner with me for your IT recruitment needs or learn to play Crown Green Bowls in Sheffield please get in touch!
“Building teams on the green and in the office”
