AKINYEMI: Attitude and performance in hiring and succession plan

British business magnate Richard Branson says that he hires for attitude and trains for skill. SHUTTERSTOCK

Let us take a look at the dynamics between performance and attitudes. First, there are people who can deliver—great performers who have a great attitude and culture.

Next are the great performers who do not have the right culture and attitude. Third are those who are not great performers but they have a great attitude. And fourth are those who are neither great performers when it comes to delivery or attitude.