Look for who is modeling what’s right today, and thank them. “The key to developing people is to catch them doing something right. Catching people doing things right provides satisfaction and motivates good performance.” Ken Blanchard & Spencer Johnson – The One Minute Manager
Catch Them in the Act
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Recognize Strengths
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During one-on-one meetings with employees, provide specific praise in relation to the employee’s strengths. Communicate how the employee uses...
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A Handwritten Thank You
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Observe the right behaviors. For example: When employees are doing exceptional work, being especially helpful to others, and living...
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Harvest Wins from Data
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One way to use data you’ve collected is to identify wins from the results and follow-up with a celebration....
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See it – Reward it
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Recognize the right behavior right away. Don’t wait until it’s time for a quarterly or yearly recognition program. Make...
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What Gets Recognized Gets Repeated
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Set clear expectations by immediately recognizing individuals who are doing the right things in the right way.
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Recognize Performance
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Plan to recognize at least three individuals or teams for their exceptional work at your next employee forum. Include...
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Rejuvenate High Performers
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Conversations to re-recruit high performers are intended to have the high performer leave the conversation feeling appreciated, rejuvenated, and with...