Skill 1: To hire, or not to hire? Registration closes: 30-09-2026 23.55

To hire, or not to hire? 
Building a company isn’t just about great ideas—it’s about building a team of great people who have the skill and talent to make turning that idea into a reality possible. However understanding who to hire and when to hire is not always an open and shut matter.  

This workshop is designed to help you take a step back and understand why you feel the need to hire - and whether hiring (or another course of action) is actually the right strategic choice. 

Through practical exercises, reflection tools, and real startup examples, you’ll explore the strategic side of making your first hire. Together, we’ll map your underlying needs, look at alternatives to hiring, and help you identify what kind of person - if any - would truly strengthen your team. 

During the workshop, we will explore questions such as: 

• Is it the right time to hire — and does the work actually require a new person?  
• What problem are you trying to solve, and what role would create the most value?  
• Are you ready to lead, share responsibility, and grow your team?  
• What kind of profile, mindset, and culture fit would strengthen your startup?  
• Should you hire locally, remotely, or across borders?

The workshop combines startup cases, guided reflection, and practical frameworks to help you make thoughtful and strategic decisions about growth, leadership, and team building. 

You will learn the tools you need to:

• identify your real hiring need  
• evaluate alternatives to hiring  
• define the right role and profile  
• avoid common hiring mistakes 
• assess your leadership readiness  
    

When is the workshop?

Date: 8/10 - 26

Time: 09.00-12.00

Where is the workshop?

Online via Google Meet

Make sure to set aside time before the workshop to complete this prep-package. Estimated time for completing prep-package: 5 hours