Business · All levels
Hire, assess and onboard people with a clear method
A video programme that replaces gut feeling in recruitment with a structured way of understanding how candidates and colleagues think and work.
- 24 lessons
- 115 video recordings
- 120 academic hours
- 6 months of access
- Homework adapted to your work
Why hiring so often goes wrong
Most managers and HR specialists have lived through the same story: an interview goes well, the candidate looks perfect on paper, and three months later the team is frustrated and the vacancy is open again. The reason is rarely a lack of effort. It is usually that the decision was based on first impressions, on how pleasant the conversation felt, or on a polished CV.
Meanwhile, the cost of a wrong hire is real. Recruiters spend hours on interviews with people who were never a good fit. Managers lose weeks onboarding someone who then leaves. Good people are lost at the selection stage because nobody could tell what motivated them or how they preferred to work.
This programme teaches a structured approach to the problem, built around the Structogram method. Instead of trying to guess who a person is, you learn to recognise stable, lasting traits in thinking and behaviour, and to connect them with what a particular role actually demands.
The result is a more deliberate process: clearer criteria before you start looking, better questions during the interview, and a realistic plan for the first weeks of work once someone joins.
What you will be able to do
- Describe a role in terms of the traits it needs
Turn a vague vacancy into a profile you can actually select against.
- Recognise stable personality traits in conversation
Notice how a person approaches thinking, decisions and communication.
- Prepare interviews that tell you something
Ask questions that reveal working style rather than rehearsed answers.
- Assess candidates against the role, not against a feeling
Compare people on the same criteria and explain your choice.
- Spot where a good candidate may struggle
Anticipate friction with the team, the manager or the task.
- Plan the onboarding of a new colleague
Match the way you explain, delegate and give feedback to the person.
- Motivate and retain valuable employees
Understand what keeps different people engaged beyond promises of promotion.
- Build a better working relationship with colleagues
Reduce misunderstandings by adapting how you communicate.
- Apply the method to your own situation
Use homework tasks adapted to your company and your vacancies.
- 24
- lessons
- 115
- video recordings
- 120
- academic hours
- 6 months
- of access to the lessons
The idea behind the method
The Structogram method starts from a simple observation: people differ in ways that do not change much over a lifetime. Some process information through facts and analysis, others through feelings and relationships, others through action and immediate results. These preferences shape how a person works, how they react to pressure and what they find motivating.
Once you can recognise these patterns, a lot of daily management friction becomes explainable. A colleague who seems slow may simply be thorough. Someone who appears pushy may be oriented towards results. Rather than trying to change people, you learn to place them where their natural style is an advantage.
The programme walks through the method step by step and then applies it to the concrete tasks of an HR professional or a manager: describing vacancies, selecting, assessing, onboarding and retaining people. Each topic is practical and tied to situations you meet at work.
The method is presented as a working tool for business decisions. It is not a replacement for professional judgement, and the lessons encourage you to combine it with interviews, tasks and references.
How the course works
The programme is delivered online as a library of video lessons, 115 recordings in total, grouped into 24 lessons and six modules. You watch them at your own pace on the learning platform, from a computer or a phone, and return to any lesson when a real situation calls for it.
Homework is part of the programme, and the tasks are adapted to your specific field, so you practise on your own vacancies, team and company rather than on abstract cases. Support from the course trainer is included in every tariff, with no stated limit on the number of questions or the volume of tasks.
The programme corresponds to 120 academic hours of material. Most learners spread this over several weeks or a few months, depending on how much time they can give each week. Access to the lessons on the site lasts six months from purchase, which is enough to go through the programme, apply it to a real hiring process and revisit the parts you need.
The programme
Six modules, 24 lessons, moving from the basics of the method to everyday hiring and team practice.
1Module 1 — Foundations of the methodWhat Structogram describes and how it is used in business.4 lessons
- Why people differ and why it matters at work
- The three basic ways of thinking and acting
- Reading your own profile as a starting point
- Limits of the method and responsible use
2Module 2 — Recognising traits in peopleSpotting stable characteristics in conversation and behaviour.4 lessons
- Signs of a person's core style in the first minutes
- Speech, posture and decision-making clues
- Common mistakes when judging by first impressions
- Practice: analysing real conversations
3Module 3 — Defining the vacancyTurning a job description into a selection profile.4 lessons
- Breaking a role into tasks and working conditions
- Which traits help and which hinder in a given role
- Writing a vacancy that attracts the right people
- Building a profile for sales, administrative and managerial roles
4Module 4 — Interviewing and assessmentRunning faster, more focused selection.4 lessons
- Preparing questions for different candidate types
- Screening before the interview stage
- Comparing candidates on shared criteria
- Giving a clear decision and feedback to candidates
5Module 5 — Onboarding and adaptationHelping new colleagues reach full productivity.4 lessons
- Planning the probation period around the person
- Explaining tasks the way the person best understands
- Setting goals and checking progress
- Early signs that an adaptation plan needs changing
6Module 6 — Motivation and retentionWorking with the team you already have.4 lessons
- What motivates different types of employees
- Delegation and feedback adapted to the person
- Preventing conflicts between different working styles
- Keeping valuable people engaged without relying on promotion promises
What you get
- 24 lessons built from 115 video recordings
- 120 academic hours of structured material
- Homework adapted to your area of work
Tasks are tied to your vacancies and team.
- Trainer support during the programme
Included in the basic tariff, with no stated limit on questions.
- Six months of access to the lessons
Study at your own pace and return whenever you need to.
- Learning on any device
Watch on a computer, tablet or phone.
- 14-day refund policy
If the course is not what you expected, you can ask for your money back within 14 days.
Is this course for you?
This course is for you if…
- HR specialists and recruiters who want a more structured selection process
- Business owners who hire for their own company
- Team leaders and managers responsible for onboarding and retention
- Sales managers who build and develop a sales team
- Professionals who want to understand colleagues better and communicate more effectively
Probably not a fit if…
- Anyone looking for a quick trick that replaces interviews and judgement
- Learners who want a clinical or psychological diagnosis tool
- People who expect a live, in-person training day
- Those who do not plan to practise on real hiring or management tasks
After the course
By the end of the programme you can open a new vacancy with a clear picture of the person who will thrive in it, and you know how to test that picture in an interview rather than relying on instinct.
You have a repeatable way of comparing candidates, a plan for the first weeks of a new colleague, and practical habits for communicating with different types of people on your team.
Most importantly, you have worked on your own cases during the homework tasks, so the method is already attached to your real situations instead of staying theory.
Questions before you buy
How much time do I need each week?
It depends on your pace. The programme contains 120 academic hours of material and six months of access, so many learners plan a few hours each week and add time for the homework tasks.
Do I need any prior knowledge?
No. The lessons start with the basics of the method. Experience in HR or management helps you apply it faster, but it is not required.
How does access work after payment?
After payment you receive access to the lessons on the learning platform. You can start immediately and study at your own pace for six months.
What is the refund policy?
You can request a refund within 14 days of purchase if the course does not meet your expectations.
What format are the lessons in?
The lessons are recorded video, 115 recordings in total, organised into 24 lessons and six modules, with homework tasks.
Will the material stay available?
Yes, for the whole six-month access period you can return to any lesson as often as you like.
Is there support if I have questions?
Trainer support is part of the programme, and homework tasks are adapted to your own field of work.
Can I use the method for small teams or my own business?
Yes. The lessons cover both HR departments and owners who hire for their own business, and the homework is adapted to your situation.
Make your next hire a deliberate one
Start the lessons today and apply the method to your next vacancy.