Leaders, managers, and peers alike, can all get confused as to when to use their various recognition programs that they might have online.
This will be a quick guide to assist people with when to give the right kind of recognition according to the programs that you have. (more…)
Leaders and managers of recognition practices and programs rarely get a chance to hone their leadership skills.
And, yet, effective leadership skills are essential for raising the profile and strategic possibilities behind employee recognition.
This post will examine some specific ways you can enhance your leadership skills to maximize employee recognition in your company. (more…)
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People ask this question of me in a variety of ways.
But the bottom line is, managers, want to know when they should recognize a person or not.
They’re looking for a magic formula that will make their job easier. They want me to provide them with some kind of tool or process to know how to judge whether an action or behavior performed by an employee merits being recognized or not.
The big flag in the title question is the word “deserve”.
How can you deal with this question? (more…)
How To Overcome the Biggest Excuse for Not Giving Recognition
How to overcome the biggest excuse for not giving recognition. There are lots of barriers to recognition. We'll discuss them and deal with that BIG one too.
Posted by Rideau, Inc. on Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Here’s my latest Facebook Live on How To Overcome the Biggest Excuse for Not Giving Recognition.
I address some of the common barriers that managers have with recognition. And then I challenge the most common reason given. Is it a valid reason or an escapist excuse? Find out in the broadcast.
If any of you were ever in Boy Scouts or Girl Guides, or you currently have children in these programs now, you’ll be familiar with merit badges.
A merit badge is typically a round or geometric shaped material badge, with a symbolic image, representing more than a 100 achievement areas. You can learn about sports, crafts, trades, the outdoors, business and many other areas.
They are awarded to youth based on fulfilling a required list of activities and study in any chosen area.
Does anyone remember when Microsoft® Xbox 360 came on the scene back in 2005? That is when they first introduced the idea of digital badges as an achievement system within online games.
Badges are all the rage in the world of gamification with playing video games and online learning.
Today, digital badges use visual representation of real-world accomplishments such as running marathons or with certifying learning on instructional sites like Khan Academy.
I would advocate that badges are a great way to acknowledge people for living company values and accomplishing specific strategic goals.
What is the benefit from incorporating badges into your online recognition programs? (more…)
It is an interesting situation around showing people you have concern and care for them.
How and when do you typically show caring towards fellow employees?
I think there is a human tendency to want to provide for people and protect them whenever they’re going through a hard time.
But what about the good things that happen to employees? Do you say anything? (more…)
The saying goes that it takes all kinds of people to make the world go round
And that’s exactly the case for employee recognition too.
Some of the people you need to help make recognition go well are your leaders.
There is a huge benefit with having leaders on board who are personally committed to recognition. These leaders understand how using recognition practices and programs well, can be a strategic leveraging tool for engagement and performance results.
But not all leaders are created equal. In fact, I have identified 3 different types of leaders in the workplace who can each provide a valuable role.
See if you can relate any of your leaders to the following leadership types. (more…)