Montgomery Hassell Hiring System
Hiring is the first act of leadership.
The Narrow Path Hiring System™ is a disciplined, evidence-based approach to hiring that helps organizations make clearer, more consistent people decisions—before problems show up in performance, engagement, or culture.
This is not recruiting.
It is a decision system.
What the System Does
· Defines what success actually requires in a role
· Creates consistency in how candidates are evaluated
· Reduces bias and instinct-only decisions
· Aligns hiring decisions with long-term fit
How the System Works
· Role Clarity (Job Targets) - Clear behavioral and cognitive expectations are defined before candidates are evaluated.
· Behavioral & Cognitive Insight Validated insight—including the Predictive Index—supports role fit and learning capacity.
· Attraction That Fits the Role Job titles and job advertisements are aligned to attract candidates who are more likely to succeed.
· Structured Interviews Candidates are evaluated using structured, role-specific interview questions.
· Evidence-Based Scorecard Interview responses are scored using a standardized rubric and weighted composite scorecard, reducing bias and ensuring decisions are based on evidence—not impressions.
· Motivation & Values Alignment Clarifies why someone works, what sustains engagement, and whether their values align with the realities of the role.
Who This Is For
Organizations that:
· Hire repeatedly
· Feel the cost of mis-hires
· Want leaders aligned around shared standards
· Are willing to move beyond instinct alone
How Engagements Begin
Hiring decisions shape culture long before leadership training ever begins.
The Narrow Path helps organizations get that decision right.