The Job of the Manager.
'Knowledge workers own the means of production.'
'Engagement' is a buzz word. (Probably because 87% of workers are disengaged.)
Knowledge workers have knowledge.
The job of your manager is to use her organisational and people knowledge to engage your knowledge in the service of making her Widget.
'Engagement' happens when your manager positions your knowledge such that it meshes with Harry's knowledge. And Sophie's knowledge. And Maḥmūd's knowledge. And with Francine's team's knowledge...
...Picture a combination of gears...