RE: Giving up on education . . . expectations on recruitment

["Alan Meekings" <alan@landmarkconsulting.co.uk>]

Hello Aidan,

You say, "When someone joins an organisation there are intense fantasies on
both sides about what might happen. Often corporates go through a baroque
selection procedure none of which focuses on the candidate as an independent
human who might in time offer real leadership. The waste in this process is
colossal. The individual has fantasies about being taken care of, and of
having their contribution valued. If any has ever seen any of this surfaced
and negotiated during the joining process I would be fascinated to hear."

I hope I fully understand the point you're making. However, in answer to
your specific question, I confess I have to say, "Yes".

In my case, the implicit 'contract' between employer and employee wasn't
expressed in exactly way you describe, in terms of "fantasies" on both
sides, but there was an absolutely explicit sharing of values prior to
recruitment.

Please contact me off-forum if you'd like to explore my experience any
further, Aidan.

Regards as ever,
 
Alan
 
Email: alan@landmarkconsulting.co.uk
Mobile: 07785 258 741