10 Steps To Achieving Maximum Performance Through Recognition

As a conscientious leader, you can:
•Build a high performance team
•Value your team members
•Bring out the best in each of the members of the team
Employees will actually become a part of the team. This will happen when they feel included in plans for the future and when they feel rewarded for achieving goals. Everyone wants to be part of the team, part of the company, part of the big picture.
Being included doesn’t mean being consulted or being asked for approval. It does mean taking those employees into consideration and keeping them informed of the ‘plan’ and the ‘progress’.
Being rewarded for achieving goals doesn’t have to include money or awards but in fact could be just high 5’s and back patting as steps are achieved along the way. Show them that you understand that they actually helped achieve that goal. I read that at MDI, every time a major contract was signed, a giant gong in the entrance room was gonged loudly enough so everybody in the building heard it and knew of that success. Timing is important
The word rewarded, conjures up thoughts of money or gifts that are considered expenses or costs. Rewards can of course range anywhere from a thanks, you did a good job… to Cash bonuses and everywhere in between. Promotional products fit almost every catagory except cash.
Rewards can be the success of the company and the continuance of operation or even expansion which could lead to promotions and long term employment.
Actual rewards should be considered as investments.
PLAN REWARDS
Set criteria for awards program, Present lasting, personalized awards
Standard, classy timeless awards stand the test of time
A personalized award will be kept and treasured
A functional gift will be used and discarded.
Trendy and gimmicky gifts are fun for a while
When your company name is on an award, you are in fact advertising your company while rewarding or acknowledging someone. Everyone will see the image you project.
Set clear objectives for your company
PHILOSOPHIES
Management & Shareholder needs
Company Vision and Mission Statements
PRODUCTS
Main or Key products
Ancilliary products
Possible new products
TIMELINE
Short term goal, 1 year goal, 5 year goals, beyond Year end
Expansion/merger/takeover plans
SET CLEAR GOALS FOR MONTH, YEAR AND FUTURE (in measurable terms)
Product Volume
Dollar Value
Dates
Measureability
Progress tracking
WHO IS ON YOUR TEAM???• Yourself• Employees• Staff• Suppliers• Customers• Community
10 STEPS TO ACHIEVING MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE THROUGH RECOGNITION.
1. Timing, Timing, Timing. (Not Location, Location, Location)
2. Quality (not cheap, does the trick)
3. Appropriateness (choose the award to match the event)
4. First Impression, Last Impression (there is a 'right' time to make it the best)
5. Corporate Image ( everyone sees what you project. Be good and be constant )
6. Achievability of contests or programs ( make sure you get winners)
7. Image building. Communicate/advertise the program, the winners (You want your image to travel.)
8. Reciprocation creates obligation payoff – repayment (be cognizant and make it your advantage.)
9. Consistency exudes reliability ( you see this in all the major players )
10. Focus on all, one at a time- Business- Product - Customers- Suppliers - Employees- Families- Community
Is it all about Recognition, Promotional Products, Awards Program and Incentives? NO!! It's about business. It's about you. It's about them.