Cultivating a positive workplace culture is essential for employee well-being and the organization’s prosperity. At PQE Group, we work to foster a sense of belonging and purpose by pursuing a positive, common mission and promoting creativity and collaboration. There is no substitute for the innovation that comes when you construct a physically and psychologically safe environment within a globally distributed team. 

Hosting regular feedback sessions is of paramount importance for nurturing a culture of continuous improvement within a team. Feedback sessions provide a platform for open and constructive communication where employees can share their thoughts, concerns, and suggestions – something we at PQE Group utilize frequently. It also helps us stay aligned with our company goals and positions us to adapt to changing circumstances effectively. 

Our team even adopted an educational and fun game called “reframing,” where we transform negative situations into opportunities for growth or positive outcomes. Holding space for these critical conversations enables teams to develop resilience and shows teams that their feelings and health are of paramount importance. 

Especially at an expanding international team like PQE Group, it’s crucial to keep teams on the same page with transparency and strong communication. Although we may all hail from different regions, I treat everyone as if they are in the same room and maintain an open exchange with team members worldwide. A great way to share insights and channel them into transformative solutions is via a bottom-up idea flow. 

When ideas flow from the team to the leader instead of vice versa, it actively encourages employees to think critically and work together to develop new concepts. My personal leadership style gives my team more freedom to complete tasks and projects independently. While I work and assist as a coordinator, budget allocator, and project manager, I largely allow my team to complete assignments independently and with their own expertise. 

Allowing your talented professionals to tap into their own passions and ambitions amid an inclusive and encouraging environment can reap large benefits for industries and communities. I believe in the power of inspiring your team and how it can lead to advancements and elevate the company’s capabilities to new heights. 

Adopting these approaches in the Life Sciences sector can lead to solutions that innovate public health and contribute to the greater good. Allowing individuals to have the autonomy to make their own decisions and thrive safely in their workspace is the best way to keep them motivated and spark creativity that fuels the future.