Washington Challenges and Change: Managing and Innovating through The Great Recession — L&I from 2005-2012 is a book that provides an in-depth look at the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) during a tumultuous period of economic uncertainty and turmoil. It examines the strategies and decisions made by the agency to address the challenges of the Great Recession and to innovate new solutions for a changing economy. It covers topics such as: workforce development, labor law and policy, public-private partnerships, workplace safety, and resource management. The book is divided into two parts: Part I focuses on the challenges faced by L&I during the recession, and Part II focuses on the innovations and changes implemented during the recovery. It includes case studies, interviews, and research to help readers understand the complexities of managing and innovating during a time of crisis. There are two types of Washington Challenges and Change: Managing and Innovating through The Great Recession — L&I from 2005-2012: the print edition and the e-book edition.