Also, it is surprising how, when participants know what the end goal is, they can make intermediate steps more efficient. It is frustrating and boring not to know the purpose of what they are doing. We have always had periodic family business conferences and included children, even when they were quite young. They learned a lot but equally important was the pride of being included in the family councils. Look for opportunities to praise people for their work.
Praise is so important to add meaning to any job or assignment.
Observe what it is and praise that person for it. Sometimes more effective than praise in general is to identify and express appreciation for a specific job well done. This kind of recognition is especially welcome to anyone who has worked hard to achieve something. Look for opportunities to commend people publicly. Personal praise is good, but to commend a person in a staff meeting of peers or in front of a class is even more gratifying to the recipient.