Working in a good team is energising. It can also be incredibly effective, because a team’s strengths and dynamics directly impact business results. A strong team strengthens the organisation as a whole.

This might sound obvious. Most leaders and HR professionals — consciously or not — aim for it. And most employees actively seek workplaces where they feel valued in the team and where their work matters to the business.

In everyday work, tasks should be both challenging and energising. Whether this happens often depends on the team leader. Leaders who know their people — their unique strengths and capabilities — and take these into account when assigning tasks, create more effective, successful, and committed teams. These teams deliver real value to the organisation.