Your reports are either engaged because the work is interesting or the product is meaningful The point is that all members on a team may believe the work is me

Your reports are either engaged because the work is interesting or the product is meaningful The point is that all members on a team may believe the work is meaningful and interesting, but still be unproductive due to group dynamics that penalize certain types of behavior that would constructive if they were allowed. It doesn't matter how meaningful or interesting things are if a co-worker or manager shuts you down every time you present a differing opinion on something.