Quick tips to boost team engagement

By: Sarah Steward, MS*

When team members feel passionate and motivated at work, they’re more likely to perform better. Engagement is associated with high team cohesion, less conflict, and the ability to achieve coordinated action in the field. Engagement is also important for retaining high-quality employees and Military Service Members beyond their initial enlistment commitments too.

When you take the time to foster healthy relationships with your team members and set a clear picture of what you expect and how their work matters, you can help keep everyone engaged and performing at their best.

To learn more about building strong teams and improving your leadership skills, visit HPRC’s Teams and Leadership section.

About the Author

Sarah Steward, of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, is a Social Health Scientist for the Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP) at the Uniformed Services University of 
the Health Sciences (USU).

* The opinions and assertions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of USU or DoD. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. Mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. The author has no financial interests or relationships to disclose.