Recognize,

Reward and
Motivate
Why Recognize & Reward?
 Why Recognize & Reward?

Increase performance
Establishes desired climate

Encourage leadership qualities in others

 Recognition Concepts

Formal / Informal
Match the reward to the person
Match the reward to the achievement
Be timely and specific.
Understanding Employee

Personality types
Myers Briggs Type Indicator
16 different types of people
Kiersey Please Understand Me
4 types of personality/temperament
(Kiersey Temperament Sorter)
True Colors
Based on Kiersey; 4 patterns of behavior or
temperament
Culture
Generational differences
Encouraging the Heart

1. Set clear standards

2. Expect the best
3. Pay attention
4. Personalize recognition
5. Tell the story
6. Celebrate together
7. Set the example
ASAP Cubed

As Soon
As Sincere

As Specific

As Personal

As Positive

As Practical
as Possible!
I can live for two weeks
on a good compliment.
--Mark Twain
Take the
Encouragement Index!
186 210
Youre doing great!
126 185
Theres room for improvement.
66 125
Wake up to the people around you
21 65
Be less harsh on yourself, and find new
ways to learn recognition strategies
Making Time for
Recognition
Number 1 stated barrier for
recognition giving is time
Recognize it takes seconds to very
few minutes
Prioritize relationships, then tasks
Regular and spontaneous walks
Plan into meetings
Build into every interaction
Newsletter & Other
Public Recognitions
Where?
In-house / team
Organization wide
Community wide
Beyond the community
What?
Newsletter
Annual reports
Advertisements
Voice mail
email
Programs

Focused on a certain aspect of

employment (or not)
Retention; service & longevity
Time and attendance
Wellness
Safety
Innovations
Quality, customer satisfaction
Connected to the work done
Have Fun with Recognition for
Specific Tasks or Activities

Punctuality
Was here on the dot, Got to work right off
the bat
Great Ideas
Light bulb award,
Going above and beyond
Feather in Your Cap award
Helium Balloon launch (or hot air balloon
facsimile)
Low Cost Recognition

Saying thank you

Face-to-face and written
Scheduling flexibility
surprise hour off you take over
Dollar Store Re-fabs Activity
Principles Revisited

Employee recognition and reward

increases performance
Seven elements will encourage the
heart
Know YOUR Employee
Conclusion
Help Your Employees to Help Your Business