Monthly Archives: April 2009

Avnet GETS IT (Lean)… IT’s about the People.

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Adam Zak

I’ve been following the fortunes of Avnet (NYSE:AVT) for quite a while now, watching them build Lean and Continuous Improvement into their corporate culture.  How fitting then that Steve Church, Avnet’s top HR guy, should be elevated to the position of … Continue reading →

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Happiness, the Nirvana of Employee Engagement

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Adam Zak

A critical principle underlying Lean (Toyota Production System and derivatives) is respect for the individual employee. How does this manifest itself?  Well, the CEOs of at least a few Lean companies tell me that they measure the degree to which people in their organizations are … Continue reading →

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Adam Zak, Still Your Strategic Executive Search Partner

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Adam Zak

The recent announcement by executive search giant Heidrick & Struggles to shrink it’s recruiting practice by 45% and focus on consulting caused me to think, for a moment anyway, about the possibilities of diversifying my services during these uncertain economic times. I … Continue reading →

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