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
Engagements begin with a diagnostic conversation to determine whether the Narrow Path is the right fit.
Not every organization qualifies. That’s intentional.
Hiring decisions shape culture long before leadership training ever begins.
The Narrow Path helps organizations get that decision right.