Tag Archives: Employee Engagement

Money, the ultimate job performance motivator? Daniel Pink TED video.

I’ve been on the waiting list to attend the TED conference (subtitled: Ideas worth spreading“) for a while now and unfortunately I’m still pretty far down the totem pole.  So in the meantime I’ve had to make do with reading … Continue reading

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Happiness, the Nirvana of Employee Engagement

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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Recession Pain? Leaner Thinking Offers a Better Way

“There is a better way for everything. Find it.” Thomas Alva Edison Turbulent times provide ample opportunities for success, if we approach things with the right frame of mind. by Adam Zak  In my role as an executive recruiter specializing … Continue reading

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