The Engagement Equation: Leadership Strategies for an Inspired Workforce
- 3h 47m
- Christopher Rice, Fraser Marlow, Mary Ann Masarech
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2012
The Engagement Equation explains the drivers of employee engagement, and how you can use improved engagement to execute strategy, reduce costs, and meet your organizational goals. This book describes a unique engagement model that focuses on individuals' contribution to a company's success and personal satisfaction in their roles. Aligning employees' values, goals, and aspirations with those of the organization is the best method for achieving the sustainable employee engagement. The Engagement Equation is designed to provide a framework that will help you move the needle on engagement.
- Explains how to plan and execute a sustainable organization-wide engagement initiative
- Shows how to avoid the engagement survey analysis-paralysis trap
- Shares ways to align employee contribution with strategy
- Encourages leaders to pay attention to and better understand your organizational culture, and much more
Ultimately, it's the daily dynamics at play in your team, your division, and your organization that matter most.
About the Authors
CHRISTOPHER RICE is the President and CEO of global consulting firm BlessingWhite, which helps create high-performance cultures that drive results and reinforce organizational values. Recognized in each of the last two years as a "Top 100" thought leader by Leadership Excellence, Chris's expertise is regularly featured in business and human capital media.
FRASER MARLOW is the Vice President of Marketing & Research at BlessingWhite. He leads the team that conducts and publishes regular research on workplace issues.
MARY ANN MASARECH is the employee engagement practice leader at BlessingWhite. She translates research insights into pragmatic development tools and content that are currently in use at hundreds of organizations worldwide.
In this Book
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The Engagement Equation—Leadership Strategies for an Inspired Workforce
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Preface—Standing on the Shoulders of Giants—The Legacy of Buck Blessing and Tod White
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Introduction
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What Is Engagement Anyway?
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The Five Levels of Engagement
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Global Insights and Macro Trends
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Shared Accountability and Daily Priority
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A Dead Battery Can’t Jump-Start Another
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Culture
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Seems Kind of Obvious—Align Your Employees!
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Dialogue and Empowerment Trump Action Planning
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Career Development
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Measuring ROI
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Engagement Surveys
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Final Considerations
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Appendix
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Interviews and Contributors
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Endnotes
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