Unlocking team potential through engagement
Jonathan Hazley
Designer of Engagement
Let’s face it – not every team member naturally steps into the spotlight. So how do we ensure that no one feels sidelined, no matter their role or personality?
Research from Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends Report reveals that teams prioritising inclusivity experience a 30% improvement in collaboration and are twice as likely to meet or exceed business goals. Why? Because when everyone feels included, they bring their full energy, creativity and skills to the table.
But inclusivity isn’t about ticking a box – it’s about designing environments where everyone feels like they belong.
Stop assuming; start asking
Leaders sometimes overlook quieter voices without realising it. Recent studies by Forbes show that 45% of employees feel their ideas are undervalued simply because they’re not loud enough. Real engagement starts with asking the right questions: Who hasn’t spoken up? What strengths are we missing? In our team building experiences, we focus on structured challenges that invite input from every single team member – no exceptions.
Break the Routine to break the barriers
Routine environments can reinforce patterns where some people step back, and others dominate. When teams step into new settings, roles reset. Suddenly, the quiet strategist is leading the map navigation, or the creative thinker cracks the toughest problem. That’s the beauty of changing the context: you see people in a new light.
Celebrate contribution, not just leadership
Inclusion thrives when we highlight the collective, not just the loudest voices or most obvious achievements. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) report showed that teams celebrating diverse contributions report 25% higher engagement levels across all roles.
At Team Challenge Company, our team building experiences are crafted to ensure no one stays on the sidelines. We design opportunities where every single team member finds their moment to shine and be included.
What slight shift could you make to help everyone feel included? Could you shake up a routine meeting? Check in with those quieter voices? Or bring your team together in a way that breaks barriers and builds connection?
The best teams aren’t the ones where everyone competes to stand out – they’re the ones where every individual knows their role matters.
If you’re ready to design an experience where everyone steps up, we’d love to help.
Warm regards,