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

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.