PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA  POLICY AND STAFF BRIEFING 
Item No.            7c 
Date of Meeting      December 7, 2010 

DATE:      November 15, 2010 
TO:       The POS Commission 
FROM:     Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
Linda Styrk, Seaport Division Managing Director 
SUBJECT:   Seaport Division Refocusing Effort 
BACKGROUND 
Since taking over the Seaport in March, the new managing Director has been collecting
feedback and evaluating our organization at all levels, both internal and external. The 
challenge was to adapt the organization to the dynamic business, environmental and
community needs while continuing to retain and attract customers in a highly competitive
market. Although our demands and competition are increasing, it was equally
challenging to meet these demands without increasing the number of employees. As a
result, the Port of Seattle Seaport Division has been re-organized to: 
Shift more emphasis toward key priorities, essential functions and emerging 
needs; 
Reduce emphasis and resources where priorities have changed and demands have
diminished over time; and 
Flatten the organization, clarify roles, align accountabilities and optimize
utilization of existing employees. 
Although these changes are designed to optimize our overall organizational effectiveness,
they will also result in some employee impacts as we move forward with implementation.
We are keenly aware of the role we play within the Port, in our community, and with our
many partners to maintaining the vitality of our Seaport. We will make every effort to
assure a smooth transition as we move forward with refocusing our organization. 
OTHER DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS BRIEFING: 
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