Engagement of a team starts with the leader.
You may not realize it, but your team and others in the organization watch you. If you are not engaged at work, then no one on your team will be either. If you want them to be engaged, then you will have to consistently set an example for them.
Gallup has surveyed organizations and found that there is a direct correlation between engagement and an organization’s health. The ratio between engaged vs disengaged employees is 9.5 to 1 in world class organizations vs 1.8 to 1 in average organizations. Having higher engagement creates higher retention, productivity, and more customer focus which creates stronger results.
Consistency is the key when building engagement.
A team’s leader is the first place where engagement starts and it will be the reason a person leaves if it isn’t there. There will always be changes happening in an organization, but you will get through them easier with a team that trusts you and is engaged to work through those challenges together.
What have you already tried to engage your team? Ask questions to determine why they are feeling disengaged. Listen closely to determine the root cause and see what shifts could be made to address the issue. You may need to look at various alternatives to gain their trust and leverage your vulnerability to try new approaches to create engagement.