Atlanta Event to Discuss Toyota's Methods for Hiring and Developing a World-Class Workforce

April 21, 2011 - PRLog -- Michael Hoseus and Kevin Klinvex will host the educational event, “Applying Toyota’s Proven Methods for Hiring & Developing a World-Class Workforce.”  The half-day seminar, which focuses on Toyota’s key hiring and development processes, will take place on Friday, May 20 at Atlanta’s Cobb Galleria Centre.

Michael Hoseus, former Toyota corporate leader and co-author of the bestselling book, The Toyota Culture:  The Heart and Soul of the Toyota Way, will present on the importance of developing a culture of continuous improvement for organizations to grow and succeed.  He will outline Toyota’s approach to a lean, people-centric culture and how that results in innovation, profitability and excellence.  The Executive Director for the Center for Quality People and Organizations, Hoseus will also describe how Toyota’s Quality People Value Stream Model turns great hires into great performers.

Kevin Klinvex, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Select International, will also speak at the event.  Co-author of the business bestseller Hiring Great People, Klinvex will discuss how Toyota selects, develops and manages talent, and also how organizations can replicate Toyota’s process.

“Toyota has set the standard for creating an efficient, lean workforce,” said Klinvex.  “This seminar illustrates how organizations can learn from Toyota’s example and effectively implement some of the same systems and processes.”

Seating for this event, which takes place from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., is limited, and registration is $50/person.  To register or get additional information, visit http://www.selectinternational.com/atlanta.

About Select International

Since its founding nearly two decades ago, Select International’s focus has been developing cutting-edge employee assessments.  Select International’s products and solutions help organizations to identify, select and develop the best employees at all job levels, from entry-level to executive.  The company provides Application Tools, Screening Tools, In-Depth Assessments and Interviewing Tools to large and small companies across all industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, customer service, energy, retail, transportation & logistics, and distribution.

Select International is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, and maintains offices throughout North America and around the globe.  For more information on Select International, call 1-800-786-8595 or visit http://www.selectinternational.com.

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