How can you encourage team ownership in environmental services?

yes absolutely, Vision and goals are essential to be cascaded to the organization at levels which then have to be strategized to achieve them

In my experience, greater success in outcomes results from connecting a specific project or task with intrinsic benefits. These could include the core values of the organization, the positive impact the completed project will have, and the possibility to be part of something larger than oneself. Even the core values of an individual. I've found this to be true across cultures and companies.

For teams to own the vision and goals of your organisation, employees must be engaged in the co-creation of the vision and goals. Employees who have the time, space and support to create innovation and successful change for their organisations, will. Employees who are involved in creating their organisation's aspired future, and successful strategies to get there, will. 1. Engage employees in the co-creation of the organisation's vision and strategy. 2. Engage employees in the co-creation of the organisations values - how it will deliver it's vision and strategy. 3. Asking employees what their organisation's stakeholders - society, customers and employees - should feel / experience, when interacting with the organisation.

People become enthusiastic about these projects when they feel that they too have agency. That they too, can shape a project, arise to the challenge, and see things through to their completion. With effective support and an encouraging culture, people are willing to step outside their comfort zone, experiencing personal and professional growth in the process. This makes for a much more dynamic environment that cultivates leadership and ownership throughout the team.

If we look around, we find areas of improvement to curb air / water/ soil pollutions. Mankind is exploiting natural resources for achieving short term goals. Its time to think of ESG & SDG...formulate our growth plans in line with sustainable developments. RRR, WTE & green energy will lead us to better future. Every organization, every individual will have to cultivate good habits & minimalistic approach for use of available resources. Every drop counts, every saving = earning... Every waste deserves 2nd life. These all attributes to be inculcated by setting examples - rainwater harvesting, composting, Solar energy, etc... Its not just govt. but every citizen need to be owning responsibility, Inspire & encouragement is the key to success

Citing examples, ratings, awards, and customer feedback supporting each teams successes helps validate that you see their positive impact. Ownership + praise = pride in the work of the department. Continuing to tie each contribution to the Mission reinforces the process and why excellence impacts the whole effort.

In my experience, leaders must first embody the qualities they want to see. There must be alignment between their words & actions so they can invite (& it truly is an invitation) their team to practice (& eventually embody) these qualities. While this way of leading may take longer to establish team culture, the results will far outweigh the time invested. You'll have stronger morale & engagement. More collaboration. More creativity in solving technical challenges. You'll also have less burnout, less turnover, & fewer sick days taken. The way to do this is embody the qualities you want to see & cultivate a brave culture where people feel they have agency. Where they feel they can grow & be supported. It's also OK to seek outside support.