The Decision Steps to Pick People

1. Think through the assignment. (...)
2. Look at a number of potentially qualified people. (...)
3. Think hard about how to look at these candidates. (...)
4. Discuss each of the candidates with several people who have worked with them. (...)
5. Make sure the apointee understands the job. (...)

Note of the autor of the blog: for further details, buy the book:

The Essential Drucker
Peter F. Drucker
Collins Business