Required Activity:
In this 34-minute interview, Kevin Ryan discusses what he considers to be the key building blocks of starting a new venture: ideas, people, and money. Consider using the following discussion questions:

Assume you are a new manager at Nomad Health, Kevin Ryan’s latest start-up which is focused on developing a website where doctors and nurses can search for temporary work and hospitals and clinics can find temporary staffing. Further, assume that you have been tasked with developing a great team within the next five months. Describe your action plan for how you would achieve that goal.

As part of your action plan, how would you assess a potential job candidate’s teamwork skills? Discuss the benefits of using reference checks when hiring individuals for your team.

Assume that one of the job candidates that you hired is just not working out. Discuss how you would handle the situation, and justify your proposed action plan.

Use research to verify your facts