Recognition

One of my coworkers has been talking a lot about the need for employee recognition at our organization's All Staff meetings. It's got me thinking. But I don't think we're quite ready for it yet. I only think public recognition in a meeting is useful and warranted when you have some important things in place. First, you've got to have a clear process for how someone earns recognition. Then you've got to have the right messenger deliver the recognition. And finally, it's got to warranted and honest and worthwhile.