One of the major courses for the Supervisor of Methods and Decisions

Author: Long Zimin (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: When I need a talent, even if it means losing personal dignity to beg for them, I will not hesitate. Perhaps I might even flatter them. — Napoleon
"Winning the talent wins the world; losing the talent loses the world. Whether in the ancient history of fierce competition among heroes or in the modern business war without gunpowder, this age-old yet ever-renewing proposition is proven true. Politicians say: Entrusting people with tasks is the key to governing chaos; military strategists say: Victory or defeat in war depends on the general, and selecting a general cannot be taken lightly. Ignoring the worthy, knowing them but not using them, or using them but not entrusting them, are three ominous signs for a nation. Before employing people, the first step is to recognize them. To obtain talent, one must first learn to identify talent. Therefore, how to recognize virtuous and talented individuals in the vast world and the endless sea of people remains a significant challenge for modern people.
The hardest thing in the world is to identify talent. The Southern Song Dynasty Prime Minister Zhang Jun did not understand the art of recognizing talent but claimed to be good at it. He believed that Qin Hui "was resolute in argument and stern in appearance, unwilling to do wrong," even affirming that Qin Hui was a "talented person" who "dared not die for the cause of the world." Thus, he vigorously recommended him, leading to countless scandals. Conversely, Han Xin brought the four hundred-year Han Dynasty to Liu Bang, and Zhuge Liang helped Liu Bei, a man who sold mats and shoes, become a king. Therefore, mastering the methods of observing talent is highly beneficial, whether for public matters—appointing officials, distinguishing loyalty from treachery—or for private matters—finding teachers and friends, and protecting oneself from disaster.
Today, talent remains equally important. For businesses, capital, technology, and management are all indispensable. Among these, people play the most core role in management, and technology is the most direct embodiment of talent. As for capital, with technology and management in place, who fears not finding money? A person can either start a business or destroy one. The saying "It is easy to gather a thousand soldiers but hard to find a worthy general" has been true since ancient times. Yet, few leaders are truly able to avoid superficial processes and instead recognize and utilize talent effectively, leading to prosperous careers. Here, the author attempts to...