Ingrain and Sustain Recognition
Rewarding employees without recognition is counterproductive. Put recognition first and use rewards to amplify its effectiveness.
Onsite Workshop
Unsustainable recognition programs often result in:
- A lack of adoption, wasting precious time and resources.
- Failure to understand key expected behaviors.
- Lower employee engagement rates.
Ingrained recognition program results in:
- Increased productivity and individual performance.
- Reduced turnover.
- Improved relationships among employees and managers.
Module 1: Gather Feedback on Recognition
The Purpose
- Make the case for a sustainable recognition program.
- Gather feedback from employees on what they would like to see from a recognition program.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Use McLean & Company’s process to build a recognition program.
- Uncover employee needs and wants for recognition.
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1.1 | Conduct focus groups. |
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Module 2: Design a Customized Recognition Program
The Purpose
- Build a recognition program aligned with organizational strategy and culture.
- Design recognition initiatives that target key behaviors.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Identify behaviors to be recognized.
- Establish program structure and selection criteria.
- Select appropriate types of recognition.
- Document a communication plan.
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2.1 | Develop insights from focus groups and/or survey results. |
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2.2 | Select recognition criteria. |
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2.3 | Define the structure of the program. |
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2.4 | Design the formal recognition process (optional). |
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2.5 | Design the day-to-day recognition process. |
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2.6 | Build a rollout and action plan. |
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2.7 | Develop a sustainment plan. |
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