Most us will have experience of self-assembling something. You can buy ‘flat pack’ kits to build almost anything, ranging from houses and cars to bookshelves and desks. For some it can be a joy, for others (myself included) it can sometimes be a bit of a struggle.

But what can our experiences of self-assembly teach us about work? It turns out that the role we play in constructing something, changes our relationship with it.

Ultimately, we value what we build.