Bases Quote by Dee Hock
“Hire and promote first on the basis of integrity; second, motivation; third, capacity; fourth, understanding; fifth, knowledge; and last and least, experience.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Birth of a Moneyless Society, 1997
Prioritize integrity above all, then motivation, ability, comprehension, knowledge, and finally experience when hiring and promoting.
In simple terms: Integrity first, then other qualities.
Key Takeaway
Hire based on character, then skills.
Themes
leadership
ethics
human resources
Mood
thoughtful
professional
Type
advice
principled
When to use this quote
- recruitment
- team building
- career advancement
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
integrity
motivation
capacity
understanding
knowledge
experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess integrity in candidates?
- Can motivation outweigh experience?
A Different Perspective
Experience alone may not guarantee competence without integrity.
