b'Do People Feel Heard?A strong Valued Voice doesnt justrequire authenticity, it also requireseveryone to believe their input hasvalue. When people feel as thoughtheir opinions dont matter, overallcreativity dwindles becauseOnly 38% believe perspectives are limited.their opinions The most effective teams havestrong diversity of thought. Becausealways matterthey value multiple perspectives,ideas, and creativity, theyat work. accomplish more with strongerinnovation levels.Sadly, just 38% of this years overall survey respondents always feel that theiropinions matter at work.When we take a look at this by job level, the variation is striking. Not surprisingly, C-Suite leaders and owners/partners feel the most heard. More than half report theirvoices are always valued. Mid-level managers are next in line, with only 1 in 3reporting their opinions always matter. Followed by front-line employees, the mostconcerning group. Only 1 in 5 front-line employees believe their opinions alwaysmatter.Do You Feel Your Opinions Matter at Work?C-Suite Leaders and Mid-Level Managers Front-LineOwners/Partners EmployeesMaking decisions without taking diverse ideas, minds, and approaches intoconsideration can be a dangerous game.How Effective is Collaboration?Collaboration is a critical element of success within any organization. The quality ofcollaboration largely depends on the value placed on each individuals thoughts andopinions. Unfortunately, its difficult to effectively collaborate with others if youbelieve your opinions dont bear any weight.31 ENGAGE 2025'