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September 1 |
Post a thank you note on each of your direct reports desk - make it personal so that they know you are being sincere! |
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September 2 |
Leave a voice mail for your entire organization, expressing how much they have contributed to the organization meeting its strategic objectives by completing those hard initiatives (name the initiatives) |
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September 3 |
Create an awards program surrounding idea generation . Throughout the month, give a shiny new penny for an innovative thought which is shared.at the end of the month celebrate all the great ideas and the ones with the most pennies |
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September 4 |
When you hear a positive remark about someone, repeat it to that person as soon as possible (Face-to-face is best, voice mail is good .. use email if you are in a pinch). REMEMBER they really will want to see and hear your enthusiasm!!! |
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September 5 |
When you hear a positive remark about your team - ensure you let your entire team know as well . don't wait until the next "All Hands Meeting" do it as soon as possible (voice mail or video mail)! |
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September 6 |
Instead of eating in your office - join your employees in the cafeteria and let them see the personal side of you! If you can - buy them lunch! Your role during this time is to listen, listen, listen and thank them for their great work! |
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September 7 |
Conduct an off-site workshop, selecting high performers, at all levels, their goal is to develop a creative solution to a problem/issue your group is experiencing. They will be so honored that you selected and trusted them to develop a solution - to make this work - remember to implement the solution and after the implementation, brag about this group! |
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September 8 |
Encourage employees to identify specific areas of interest in job-related skills. Then arrange for them to spend a day with an in-house "expert" to learn more about the topic. I did this with one of my secretaries . she went on to become a Vice President in this area of special interest for a Fortune 1000 company!! |
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September 9 |
Acknowledge individual achievements by using employee names in status reports. |
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September 10 |
Use 3x5 cards to write "You're special because." statements. People can collect the cards and refer to them when things aren't going perfectly. |
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September 11 |
Pop in at the first meeting of a special project team and express your appreciation for their involvement. |
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September 12 |
Acknowledge and celebrate birthdays. |
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September 13 |
If you have a department newsletter, publish a "kudos" column and ask for nominations throughout the department. |
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September 14 |
Share verbal accolades - forward positive voice mail messages. |
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September 15 |
Recognize a team accomplishment by designating that team as consultants to other teams. |
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September 16 |
Have a bring your favorite dish luncheon and ask your boss (or other senior leadership member) to come and thank the group for their efforts |
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September 17 |
Recognize employees who actively serve the community. |
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September 18 |
Have a project team share with the organization the results (strategic impact) of the implementation of their project |
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September 19 |
When someone has spent long hours at work, send a letter of thanks to his/her home. |
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September 20 |
Privately recognize employee's personal needs and challenges. |
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September 21 |
Arrange for an outstanding employee to have lunch with C-Level leader. |
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September 22 |
Recognize those committed to personal health and wellness. |
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September 23 |
Establish a place to display memos, posters, photos and so on, recognizing progress towards goals and thanking individual employees for their help |
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September 24 |
Smile. It's contagious. |
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September 25 |
Have staff vote for top manager, supervisor, employee and rookie of the year. |
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September 26 |
Create a Hall of Fame wall with photos of outstanding employees. |
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September 27 |
Inscribe a favorite book as a gift..one of my favorites . The Hug Therapy Book by Kathleen Keating |
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September 28 |
Purchase a unique coin to serve as a memento of team membership. Make it a game in that in being a part of this team, they should have this coin with them at all times. When the team is at an outing, any team member can pull out their coin and all other team members must pull theirs out . who ever doesn't have their coin buys ice cream for everyone (or buys whatever is relevant for the outing)! |
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September 29 |
Get out of your office and let people know how great they are and how honored you are that they choose every day to be a part of your team! |
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September 30 |
Have An Awards Banquet - where everyone brings in their favorite dish |
