GoKawiilThe pipeline is not dry—it is working exactly as designed. Whenever I complain to my executive coach about a problem inside my organization, his go-to response is both irritating and insightful: “That’s your system.”
Turn your talent filter into a talent pipeline
Why This Matters
This story highlights a common organizational blind spot: when hiring or talent development pipelines underperform, it's often because the systems in place are producing exactly the outcomes they were designed for, not because of an external shortage. This matters to companies across the tech industry that frequently cite a 'talent shortage' as an excuse rather than examining their own filtering and development processes.
Key Takeaways
- A weak talent pipeline is usually a symptom of deliberate but flawed organizational design, not an external shortage.
- Leaders should treat recurring hiring or development problems as evidence of systemic issues rather than bad luck.
- Reframing 'filters' as opportunities to build pipelines can turn a perceived talent shortage into a growth strategy.
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