Two strong candidates, one role, and a panel that cannot agree.
Hiring calls, levelling, team structure and who takes on what — decisions where the people involved hold the most context and the least shared language.
When this comes up
- Split interview panel
- Levelling disputes
- Backfill vs restructure
Templates for people & hiring
Comparing two final candidates
Compare final candidates against the criteria the role actually needs, make panel disagreement visible, and keep the reasoning behind the hire.
Levelling a role
Decide what level a role sits at, with the scope and expectations written down rather than negotiated case by case.
Restructuring a team
Weigh a team restructure against the alternatives, including doing nothing, and record why the shape changed.