There may be no bigger impact on a business than the people hired to execute it. Your company becomes a manifestation of the people it recruits, hires, develops and promotes. Talent acquisition is in itself a business transformational catalyst. More importantly, when we’re “Hiring Lean and Green,” almost by definition, we are focused on hiring agents of change, quite often the executives and managers who will help outline a new vision for your business and then inspire and guide everyone on your team to move in that direction. And thinking strategically, does anyone out there today question that sustainability, based on Lean + Green, makes good business sense? Learn more... Adam Zak

1. Adam Zak Founder & Principal Adam Zak Executive Search Hiring Lean & GreenHuman Capital institute August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 1

2. Old Brookside Farm Post Office Box 129 Barrington, IL 60011-0129 (847) 304-5301 August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 2 AZ@LeanRecruiter.com www.LeanRecruiter.com www.LeanConnections.com

3. Adam Zak Executive Search “Economic crisis offers companies a unique opportunity to drive major change. This subsequently translates into superior competitive advantage long after the economy has returned to growth mode. To make that happen you need leaders who play offense, not just provide shelter during the storm. ” Adam Zak Adam Zak recruits Lean & Green executives who can do that - drive immediate savings to your bottom line – and help position your company to achieve greater profitability , productivity and total customer satisfaction when the wind is again in your sails. August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 3

4. Business Process Improvement Business Re-Engineering – Hammer & Champy TQM & Quality Circles Quality is Free – Crosby Demand Flow – JcIT Theory of Constraints – Eli Goldratt Toyota Production System -> Lean Lean Manufacturing -> Lean Enterprise Six Sigma -> Lean Six Sigma August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 4

5. Beyond the Green Corporation August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 5 “Imagine a world in which eco-friendly and socially responsible practices actually help a company’s bottom-line. It’s closer than you think.” Business Week, January 29, 2007

6. Attracting & Retaining Leadership with Lean & Green Experience and Passion Principles & Goals – Lean, Six Sigma, Green Stages/levels of organizational Lean, Green growth and mastery Characteristics of Lean and Green leaders who stand out from the crowd Attract & retain leaders in highly competitive talent market Switch gears: Applying Lean & Green in your own recruiting work August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 6

7. Survey #1 - Which of these continuous improvement methodologies are you currently utilizing in your organization? Lean Six Sigma Demand Flow Theory of Constraints More than one Other None August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 7

8. Survey #2 - Who is the primary driver or champion of the continuous improvement initiative? CEO Top operations executive Top HR executive Top supply chain executive Dedicated Lean/Six Sigma executive Other Nobody at all, really August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 8

9. So, what are Lean, Six Sigma and Green all about? August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 9

10. Mix of Titles Adds to Confusion Chief Change Officer Chief Lean Officer Lean Champion Chief Performance Officer VP Supply Chain Chief Change Agent VP/Director Lean VP/Director Lean Six Sigma VP/Director Six Sigma Chief Change Officer VP Sustainability Chief Environmental Officer Chief Green Officer Chief Performance Officer Chief Sustainability Officer Chief Transformation Officer Eco-Czar Head of Ecomagination Chief Environmentalist August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 10

11. And Slogans, Buzzwords Galore Lean thinking Hoshin planning Policy deployment Kanban Hejunka TPS TMS J-I-T KPIs PDCA Flow Pull systems OpEx DMAIC Sustainability Triple bottom line EHS Environment Doing more with less Green thinking Environmental thinking Follow the green brick road Green innovation Going green Carbon footprint Eco-efficiency Green grid Sustainable development August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 11

12. What is this All About? Lean Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma Green August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 12

13. Goals or Objectives Lean Lean Six Sigma Green August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 13

14. Organizational Stages or Levels of Mastery and Growth Lean Green August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 14 Some rough guidelines for figuring out the degree to which an organization has achieved Nirvana… निर्वाण

15. Five Lean Stages Freshman: Firefighting, not fixing the system August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 15

16. Five Lean Stages Freshman: Firefighting, not fixing the system Sophomore: Organized, engaged people, CI pace gaining momentum August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 16

17. Five Lean Stages Freshman: Firefighting, not fixing the system Sophomore: Organized, engaged people, CI pace gaining momentum Junior: CI in full swing, culture change beginnings, positive $$ impact August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 17

18. Five Lean Stages Freshman: Firefighting, not fixing the system Sophomore: Organized, engaged people, CI pace gaining momentum Junior: CI in full swing, culture change beginnings, positive $$ impact Senior: Sustaining CI August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 18

19. Five Lean Stages Freshman: Firefighting, not fixing the system Sophomore: Organized, engaged people, CI pace gaining momentum Junior: CI in full swing, culture change beginnings, positive $$ impact Senior: Sustaining CI Zen of Lean August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 19

20. Survey #3 – Where is your Company on the Lean Journey? Firefighting Organized & engaged Continuous Improvement in full swing We have a truly Lean culture and are self-sustaining Nirvana August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 20

21. Five Green Stages Freshman: Awareness & Compliance August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 21

22. Five Green Stages Freshman: Awareness & Compliance Sophomore: Participation ->Engagement August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 22

23. Five Green Stages Freshman: Awareness & Compliance Sophomore: Participation ->Engagement Junior: Transparency & Trust August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 23

24. Five Green Stages Freshman: Awareness & Compliance Sophomore: Participation ->Engagement Junior: Transparency & Trust Senior: Green & Innovation leads to Growth & Profitability August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 24

25. Five Green Stages Freshman: Awareness & Compliance Sophomore: Participation ->Engagement Junior: Transparency & Trust Senior: Green & Innovation leads to Growth & Profitability Zen of Green August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 25

26. Survey #4 – Where is your company in its quest for Zero Footprint? We’re aware and we fill out all the right reports Senior leadership buy-in and active rank & file participation Transparent & trusted by all stakeholders Green ties in with operational and financial success company-wide Yep, Zen level August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 26

27. What it takes to Stand Out as a Lean or Green Executive Leadership August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 27

28. What it takes to Stand Out as a Lean or Green Executive Leadership Strategic business understanding August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 28

29. What it takes to Stand Out as a Lean or Green Executive Leadership Strategic business understanding Planning & execution August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 29

30. What it takes to Stand Out as a Lean or Green Executive Leadership Strategic business understanding Planning & execution Credibility August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 30

31. What it takes to Stand Out as a Lean or Green Executive Leadership Strategic business understanding Planning & execution Credibility Visionary change agent August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 31

32. What it takes to Stand Out as a Lean or Green Executive Leadership Strategic business understanding Planning & execution Credibility Visionary change agent Communication skills August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 32

33. What it takes to Stand Out as a Lean or Green Executive Leadership Strategic business understanding Planning & execution Credibility Visionary change agent Communication skills Technical abilities August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 33

34. August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 34 Now it’s time to talk about strategy. So that when your CEO stops by your office tomorrow morning and asks you how to expand your bench strength with a few more of these leaders, you’ll have some answers.

35. Strategic Thinking to Attract & Retain Leaders in Highly Competitive Talent Market Connect with business mission Be the brand you claim to be Commit to culture-based sourcing Compensate performance Implement “Lean Talent Management” philosophy and practices August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 35

36. Connect with business mission You can’t just bolt Lean & Green on as an afterthought…they must become an integral part of how you do business August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 36

37. Be the brand you claim to be We live and operate in a transparent world…more so every new day. Don’t just tell your story better - have a better story to TELL. August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 37

38. Commit to culture-based sourcing Look inward first, then align with those who seek what you also seek August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 38

39. Compensate performance Top talent asking “what’s in it for me?” August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 39

40. Implement “Lean Talent Management” philosophy and practices With Lean principles you can engage your senior leadership team and deliver exceptional value August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 40

41. Quick Hits Some ideas you can implement today to make your recruiting process more Lean and Green now August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 41

42. Lean+Green+Innovation=Sustainability Pillars of Green Pillars of Lean Reduce energy use Reduce waste Andrew Winston, author, Green to Gold Respect for people Continuous improvement Taiichi Ohno, EVP, Toyota (d. 1990) August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 42

43. Old Brookside Farm Post Office Box 129 Barrington, IL 60011-0129 (847) 304-5301 August 4, 2009 www.LeanRecruiter.com 43 Questions? AZ@LeanRecruiter.com www.LeanRecruiter.com www.LeanConnections.com