Clarifying how important your team is for the company’s mission could just be the thing to help unleash their full potential.
Literature in the field of people management suggests that grasping the connection between individual work and a broader mission fosters greater daily engagement and consequently, enhanced performance. As managers, we should strive to provide business context on high-level projects and make it clear to the team how they will contribute.
Situational aspects to consider
Smaller organizations are often characterized by fewer hierarchical layers between teams and senior leadership. For this reason, providing wider context on projects tends to be more easily achieved.