Odeyemi Olayiwole, chief executive officer of Inspired2Lead, has urged organisations to prioritise the development of high-performing, co-creative teams as a strategy for achieving long-term success and maintaining a competitive advantage.

Olayiwole made the call while delivering a keynote address on “Building a High-Performing Team” at the Executive Leadership Retreat organised by the Workplace Leadership Institute Canada recently in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The retreat brought together executives, business leaders and professionals from several countries to discuss leadership strategies and the changing challenges confronting organisations.

Speaking at the event, Olayiwole said organisational success depends more on the strength of teams than on individual brilliance.

“Talent doesn’t win championships; teamwork does. Organizations that desire long-term success and sustainable competitive advantage must intentionally build high-performing teams that collaborate, innovate, and execute together,” he said.

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He also urged leaders to move beyond traditional models of collaboration by creating workplaces where employees jointly develop ideas and solutions.

“The future belongs to organizations that are co-creative—where people do not merely work together but collectively generate ideas, solve problems, and create value in ways that no individual could achieve alone,” Olayiwole added.

Drawing on his experience in human capital development and global leadership practices, he outlined trust, conflict management, commitment, accountability and employee empowerment as key elements of building high-performing teams.

According to a statement issued after the event, participants described the session as practical and relevant as organisations seek new ways to improve innovation, strengthen employee engagement and remain competitive in a changing business environment.

The Executive Leadership Retreat provided a platform for leaders from different countries to exchange ideas, share experiences and strengthen their leadership capacity.

Taofeek Oyedokun is a correspondent at BusinessDay with years of experience reporting on political economy, public policy, migration, environment/climate change, and social justice. A graduate of Political Science from the University of Lagos, he has also earned multiple professional certificates in journalism and media-related training. Known for his clear, data-driven reporting, Oyedokun covers a wide range of national and international socioeconomic issues, bringing depth, balance, and public-interest focus to his work.

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