A well-trained and motivated workforce can and will drive innovation, enhance productivity, and contribute to overall growth, whether it’s on a football field or in a business setting. But what separates a team that wins championships from one that doesn’t? How is it that all pro sports teams have amazing talent…but some “gel” and others “fail”?
Leadership.
Like a professional sports team with specialized coaches (head coach, strength coach, defensive coach, etc.), businesses thrive when leaders focus on developing their people and building team synergy. You can’t give that your full attention when you are distracted by dozens of tasks that can be outsourced. That’s where training, leadership, and smart outsourcing come together.
In this blog, we will explore the benefits of a trained team and how outsourcing can help you stay focused on leading your team.
The Benefits of a Trained Team
Enhanced Productivity and Efficiency
Training gives employees the tools they need to work smarter and make fewer mistakes. For instance, Toyota’s “Toyota Production System” focuses on continuous improvement and employee training, and it’s helped them build one of the world’s most efficient manufacturing operations.
Companies with formal employee training earn 218% more per employee than those without.¹
Improved Morale and Job Satisfaction
When you invest in your team’s development, they feel valued. That leads to higher morale and loyalty. Google is famous for its employee training programs and for being one of the top places to work.
92% of workers consider learning opportunities when choosing between job offers.²
Foster Innovation and Creativity
Ongoing training keeps teams sharp and creative. 3M lets employees use 15% of their time for their own projects, a strategy that led to inventions like the Post-it Note!
Companies are 17% more productive when employees get the training they need.¹
Stronger Team Collaboration
Training can also include team-building that improves communication. When people know each other’s strengths, they work better together. Just like Navy SEALs build trust during training, your team can too.
68% of employees prefer to learn and train while at work.¹
Smart Outsourcing Supports Strong Leadership
Leadership is about focus — and strategic outsourcing helps free up your time so you can focus on your people.
Take accounting, for example. Bookkeeping and payroll are important, but they distract from leading your team. When you outsource specialized tasks like accounting, you’re not avoiding responsibilities — you’re making space to lead.
Whether you’re mentoring a nurse practitioner, teaching your foreman how to manage a site, or rolling out a new training system — your job is to develop your people so they can take more off your plate.
Empower Your Team
Leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself. It’s about building a team that can succeed with or without you. Focus your energy where it matters — training, mentoring, and planning — and bring in outside help where it makes sense.
📚 Sources:
1 Employee Training Statistics and Trends To Level Up in 2024, https://www.devlinpeck.com/content/employee-training-statistics
2 Employee Training Statistics, Trends, and Data in 2025 https://www.mentimeter.com/blog/training/employee-training-statistics](https://www.mentimeter.com/blog/training/employee-training-statistics