February 16, 2011 -- LUNCH: Turbulence: Boeing and the State of American Workers and Manager
Leon Grunberg and Sarah Moore, both professors at the University of Puget Sound, will discuss what they learned during their 10-year study on the effects of organizational change at one of the leading manufacturers in the United States: Boeing Commercial. Their work, described in a recently published book titled, Turbulence: Boeing and the State of American Workers and Managers, offers an inside look at how Boeing employees were affected by unprecedented changes, including a major merger, tens of thousands of layoffs, new roles for women, rapidly expanded outsourcing for the 787 Dreamliner, and rampant technological development.
Adding to the “turbulence” was a shift in Boeing’s culture from one of “the company is our family” to what some perceived as a short-sighted, cold, and sometimes calamitous drive for shareholder value. The authors will present their findings on the resulting effects on employees’ physical and emotional well-being, as well as the perceived effect on Boeing’s own quality and productivity, which may offer valuable lessons for other corporations.
Tacoma Art Museum, 11:30 doors open, 12:00 program starts, end by 1:15
RSVP via email by Monday, February 14 at 5:00 pm. Members: $22; Guests of Members: $27; General Public: $30. Pre-payment is required and no-shows will be billed.
