Fortune Magazine highlights different strengths Bill Gates and Melinda Gates bring to the table in running the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. 
The foundation is the world's largest philanthropic organization and has given away billions to charity, particularly in the health and education areas.
One of the foundation's biggest personal and financial supporters is the world's richest man, Warren Buffet.
Buffett also believes that Melinda makes Bill a better decision-maker. "He's smart as hell, obviously," Buffett says. "But in terms of seeing the whole picture, she's smarter."
Regardless of whether you have a small business or a large organization, the right blend of skills is key.
It's not just the blend of skills, but people who can work together. This is often an unknown quantity at the time of the interview.
Sometimes, staff hit their stride and blossom as they take on the challenges of the job. They get better and better and start to reach their potential. Sometimes, it all goes horribly awry.
The savvy manager or small business owner, wants to stack the odds for employing the right people in their favor right from the start.
- What tips do you have for ensuring a mix of staff that will be right for your business - skills wise and as a team?
We'll be exploring staffing and teamwork during April at Small Biz Mentor.
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