The Workforce Engagement Equation: A Practitioner's Guide to Creating and Sustaining High Performance

by Jamison J. Manion

Overview

The Workforce Engagement Equation is for the hands-on leaders engaged in the frontline of affecting change—those who bear the scars of past failed initiatives yet continue to persevere. Describing the science behind the "Art of Managing" process improvement, it will help you bridge the gap between strategy and tactics and allow you to take concrete action to control ongoing operations sustainably.

This step-by-step guide lays out the principles, tools, and techniques that have proven effective in leading and managing the "people side" of process improvement. The book demystifies the complexity of organizational change with easy-to-understand explanations, intuitive graphics, and real-world examples. Filled with helpful practical knowledge, such as the Seven Cardinal Sins of Change Leadership, it will help you assess exactly where your organization is along the change continuum and what actions will help propel your organization to higher levels of organizational effectiveness.

• Presents methods that can be applied in any organization and situation
• Supplies guidance on how to build systems and implement performance metrics
• Offers solutions to real-world problems
• Integrates powerful concepts from multiple disciplines

Aiding your ability to select and apply effective management and leadership techniques that will work best in your situation, The Workforce Engagement Equation provides you with the tools to make a difference in the performance of your organization and the engagement of your workforce. To help you construct your own organizational vessel and navigate the murky waters of organizational change, the text includes downloadable resources with each assessment, form, template, and example project plan contained in the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439868096
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/20/2012
Pages:	590
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Combining relentless drive for improvement with a real-world perspective, Jamison J. Manion brings a hands-on approach to leadership, management, and organizational design. Working on the front line of organizations in dozens of locations domestically and abroad Manion gained a unique background in operations, maintenance, and human resources that he fuses together into a holistic approach to organizational development. He has a proven track record leading organizational change and process improvement that he communicates with a rare blend of expertise and humor.

Manion’s methods have proven effective in diverse industries of all sizes and missions including both light and heavy manufacturing, energy and utilities, chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics, military and government agencies, consumer products, and nonprofit agencies. He explains complex technical concepts, human factors and motivation, and business solutions with contextual examples that transcend theory making them applicable in today’s complex and rapidly changing organizations. His passion for helping organizations bolster job security through aligned systems and improved organizational performance shines throughout The Workforce Engagement Equation.

Table of Contents

Preface: Building on Solid Foundational Principles, Author, 1. The Great Seattle Fire: An Analogy for Our Times, 2. Stage 1—Forming: Preparing for the Voyage and Assembling the Crew, 3. Stage 2—Focusing: Establishing the Ship’s Routine, 4. Stage 3—Committing: Building Speed, 5. Stage 4—Sustained Performance: Smooth Sailing, 6. Stage 5: Renewal—Refitting and Redeploying, 7. Putting It All Together, Index