Chapter 10. Creating Community – 1+1 = 3

In this episode, our hosts discuss their interpretation of chapter ten from Pamela Hackett's "Manage to Engage" and how it emphasizes the crucial role of community building in boosting employee engagement and organizational success. It argues that fostering a sense of community, whether through virtual or in-person interactions, leads to increased collaboration, mutual ownership, and improved performance. The book uses examples from various organizations, including Cognizant, to illustrate how a strong workplace community can reduce employee turnover, enhance innovation, and create a competitive advantage. Ultimately, Hackett advocates for managers to become "community spirit champions," actively cultivating and nurturing these connections within their teams. Building community is presented not just as a desirable attribute, but as a powerful tool for driving organizational results.You can learn more in the book published by Wiley:  When companies view community-building as a stepping-stone to engagement and therefore as a way of creating new levels of performance, it’s a sign they have recognized the power of the ‘home-team advantage’. Communities lift everyone up, together. We hope you enjoyed this free learning experience. Follow Manage to Engage Author, Pamela Hackett, on LinkedInBuy the book Manage to Engage, How great managers create remarkable results, on Amazon or where all great books are sold.Manage to Engage. How great managers create remarkable results is published by Wiley.