Programs

All programs are presented by Cindy Ventrice, author of Make Their Day! Employee Recognition That Works

Small Budget, Big Payback

Event budget - slashed!
Award budget - slashed!

The budget for recognition is one of the first things to go in the current economy, but that doesn't mean recognition has to suffer. This program will help you maintain morale and stay competitive.

In this program you will learn:

• What employees want right now.  Economic conditions affect employee expectations for recognition.  Make the wrong choice and you could undermine morale rather than bolster it.
• The secret to morale-boosting recognition.  There are lots of ways you can invest in recognition, but to get the most return possible you need to follow a simple formula.
• How to engage managers in the recognition process.   Managers have one hot button when it comes to recognition and that is time.  Address the time dilemma and managers will follow through..  You will learn how managers can recognize without adding to their workload, and how recognition will make their jobs easier.
• Inexpensive ideas you can implement today.  Find out what other organizations are doing with positive results and minimal investment.

"Cindy's irreverent style captivates her audience."

Audience: HR and program developers, or managers and supervisors

Recognition Lessons from Improvisational Theater

A fun, completely interactive program that teaches managers to:

• Listen more respectfully
• Pick up on subtle cues
• Demonstrate trust
• Value opinions
• Give clear and specific feedback

"Great session! In my opinion, the best of the conference."

Audience: Managers and supervisors or Trainers

Free copy of the handout from ASTD ICE 2008
 

Make Their Day! Employee Recognition That Works

Based on the best-selling book, this program offers insights into what provides meaningful, cost-effective recognition.

• Recognition ROI
• Four elements of Recognition That Works
• Inherent recognition
• The manager-driven model
• Strategies and ideas for meaningful recognition

Sound clip  on recognition at its most basic.

Sound clip on one of the four elements of recognition.

Printable flyer PDF

Inspiring Commitment - Motivating Volunteers

Retain and motivate volunteers through the effective use of recognition.

• Apply Make Their Day principles to leading volunteers
• Improve volunteer retention and engagement
• Find low cost (free) ways to recognize

Audience: Nonprofit leadership and association volunteers

"I enjoyed this presentation very much. Fun, with leadership tips I can use."

How to Create a Workplace Where People Love to Work

An indepth program that demonstrates how to engage and motivate through an integrated approach.

• How to give positive feedback that "sticks"
• Coaching employees to better performance
• Leveraging employee strengths and interests for greater morale and productivity

"Over the course of a year and a half nearly all of Polycom's managers have attended, and program evaluations have shown that managers found their attendance valuable...over half say that they have taken the actions they committed to and have observed positive changes within their teams. Comparison of employee survey results [before and after training] support manager observations: employees feel more appreciated, believe they have more/better development opportunities, and see improvement in the performance process."
        - Pierre-Francois Catte, COO, Polycom, Inc.

Audience: Managers and supervisors or HR

Designing and Implementing Recognition Programs that Work

Employee recognition programs need careful planning, examples, and great ideas for recognition and reward. This program offers administrators the help they need to implement the best recognition programs.

"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)

Offered as a full day workshop or keynote.

Audience: Program designers and HR

Sound clip for executive involvement in employee recognition programs

 

Motivating Yourself

Everyone can help to create an engaging work environment.

• Build team spirit
• Cope with burnout
• Cheer on coworkers
• Self-recognize without bragging

" The knowledge and background you bring to your topic adds to the overall effectiveness. I would recommend these classes to any organization that wants to improve employee morale or assist employees with career enrichment."       
       - Kathleen Sexton, COMPASS manager, Stanford University

Audience: All employees

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