• Pages
01Introduction
02How a lack of connection impacts us all
03The science behind human connectedness
04How building connectedness helps navigate uncertainty
05Practical actions
06Organisational strategies for promoting human connectedness
07Conclusion
08Further Resources
09Contact Us

How a lack of connectedness impacts us all

Greater connectedness builds our capability to navigate uncertainty. Being, and feeling connected, is a fundamental human need – we all need to connect with other people, a sense of purpose and ultimately ourselves. But, it’s not always easy.

A lack of connection can affect anyone, and everyone:

  • Organisations – reducing engagement, creating silos, losing talent, less able to be agile
  • Managers and leaders – feeling isolated, overwhelmed by shifting expectations, struggling to adapt to new ways of working and build new capabilities
  • Teams – lowering psychological safety, innovation, collaboration, learning, risk-taking, engagement
  • New starters and underrepresented groups – feeling they don’t belong, don’t know

By understanding and leveraging the power of human connectedness, organisations have the power to benefit all their stakeholders including employees, leaders, families and society.

Read: The science behind human connectedness