Teleseminar Series 

None are currently scheduled. If you are interested in bringing this program, live to your area, contact Cindy Ventrice at cventrice@maketheirday.com
 

"The convenience of teleseminars is great. No travel time, etc. makes the time spent more worthwhile."
  - Participant Spring 2006 series

Designing and Implementing Recognition Programs that Work

"A goal without a plan is just a wish." Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Join us for the Teleseminar Series that will help you avoid the pitfalls of poorly planned recognition programs. This series of 7 weekly one hour calls will provide you with real-world examples, statistics, tips and techniques for implementing a fair and innovative program that is met with enthusiasm.

"This program provides step-by-step instructions and real-life suggestions on how to implement a successful recognition program." Caralee Biback, Human Resources Manager, Colortech, Inc.

Session 1 – Getting Commitment from the Leadership of Your Organization
     1)      Why recognition matters
    2)      Why executive leadership is critical
    3)      What to do to create a congruent message and develop inherent recognition
    4)      Assignment – assess purpose and executive commitment

Session 2 – Getting Manager Buy In
     1)      What’s in it for the manager? 
    2)      How selling managers and supervisors differs from selling management.
    3)      Five techniques for building further commitment
    4)      Using metrics and accountability to build involvement
    5)      Assignment – assess current buy in and driving factors

 Session 3 – The Manager’s Role in Effective Recognition
     1)      50/30/20 Rule of Employee Satisfaction
    2)      Why a manager can make or break your program
    3)      Preparing the manager to offer meaningful recognition 
    4)      Assignment – assess manager understanding of recognition principles

Session 4 – Assessment in Recognition
    1)      Purpose of assessment
    2)      Identifying when recognition is the wrong solution
    3)      Assessing employee satisfaction with existing recognition
    4)      Addressing business initiatives with recognition programs
    5)      Assignment –assessment of employee satisfaction

 Session 5 – Design Research & Ideas
     1)      Examples of forms recognition programs can take
    2)      Reinforcing organizational values and culture with organizational programs
    3)      Making the program fair
    4)      Budget considerations
    5)      Assignment – complete design questionnaire

Session 6 – Program Rollout
     1)      Bottom-line – focus on the why
    2)      Outline – clarify what, who, and how
    3)      Timeline - scheduling roles and responsibilities
    4)      Tips for dealing with a cynical workforce
    5)      Create your preliminary project plan

Session 7 – Achieving and Maintaining Momentum – the Snowball Effect
     1)      How to apply principles change to your program
    2)      Strategies for gaining momentum
    3)      Three indicators of success

Would you recommend this program? "Yes, very much so. There are so many things that can go wrong with implementing a program that it is very important to learn from someone who has seen both successful and unsuccessful program implementations."
David DeWees, Senior Manager of Consulting Services, SARK, Inc (a division of Software Architects)

Spread over seven weeks, this series of 1-hour sessions helps you build a successful recognition program from the foundation..

Optional assignments between sessions give you the opportunity to apply the course content to your program's development.  You will be able to submit your analysis of your organization's current recognition climate, your assessment of available resources and manager readiness for feedback. Your work on an implementation plan will help you prepare your program for rollout.

"I have found the seminars enlightening and eye-opening (some comments stand out in particular) and appreciate the opportunity to participate. By the way, just in case I haven’t said it enough, I truly appreciate the feedback that you’re providing on the assignments." Participant Spring 2006 Series

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