How to Rescue a Failing SAP Hire
You hired a strong CV. But now you’re weeks in, and things aren’t right. Missed deadlines. Misaligned expectations. Team friction. Here’s how to fix it before the damage spreads.
You might also need help to stabilise your project, rethink your hiring strategy, or keep good people from walking.
Step 1: Diagnose What’s Gone Wrong
- Are they lacking the core skills they claimed?
- Are expectations between them and the team misaligned?
- Are they isolated, overwhelmed, or under-supported?
- Was onboarding rushed or unclear?
- Is there a cultural or personality mismatch?
Get clarity fast. Speak with stakeholders. Review early deliverables. Pin down the problem — before guessing at solutions.
Step 2: Decide — Can They Be Recovered?
If they’re coachable, clarify expectations and set a tight reset plan (think 2–4 weeks). Give them a clear goalpost and active support.
If trust, performance, or culture fit is broken — don’t drag it out. Exit cleanly and move fast on a replacement.
Step 3: Replace Without Repeating the Mistake
Most failed SAP hires happen when:
- The job brief was too vague
- Selection was rushed or one-dimensional
- Stakeholder buy-in wasn’t aligned
- Candidate concerns weren’t surfaced early
We help clients run post-mis-hire reviews to fix the root cause and get a replacement in fast — without papering over the cracks.
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