What is Empowerment and Why is it a Good Thing?
Empowerment means giving employees lower down in the organization more responsibilities and decision-making power. Empowered employees feel they have the ability to make decisions and put them into action.
Why is employee empowerment beneficial? Numerous studies over the years have shown that empowered employees and teams are more likely to be motivated, satisfied, productive and less likely to think about quitting.
Group meetings have a reputation for being notoriously inefficient. We've all been in meetings that last hours but don't seem to accomplish much. Inefficient group meetings don't have to be a fact of business life, there are steps that can be taken to make meetings more effective. 
Teams are an essential part of the way business is being done in many companies. This is because management tries to increase organizational performance through the positive synergy coming from teams. When the tasks being done require multiple skills, judgment, and experience, teams usually outperform individuals.
Working in groups is almost always an inevitable life experience, even for those who prefer to work alone. Therefore, it's helpful to think about how to improve group interaction and performance.
An individual's motivation and productivity are tightly linked. Having motivated employees is important for the long-term success of almost all organizations.