Business Builder Bob - Recognition #4

As much as it makes sense to put this best practice for recognition to memory, it is not always possible to spontaneously put together the elements of powerful positive recognition. The result we want is to reinforce specific results and behaviors. Also, it may be difficult to meet the 80/20 rule of positive vs negative reinforcement. In both cases, a little preparation and planning can help.

Ask yourself, what specific results have you recently observed that are worthy of recognition. Think about the 5 Ws - Who, What, Where, When, Why...

Think of a way to present the results in a very tangible way. Think about the specific behavior that brought about the results that you want to reinforce.

Finally, make sure to understand why this result was personally important to you.

That's it. As owners, supervisors, leaders, and parents, these are all the tools needed to provide powerful positive reinforcement. It is important to make a conscious effort to use the tools daily until it becomes a part of your routine.

I would like to thank you for taking the time to read and learn this technique. Your work or home environment started to change for the better beginning with the first time you followed these steps for positive recognition. It is personally satisfying to me that you have learned and taken action on a best practice you picked up in this blog. Please continue to refine this skill and I'll be here with more tips for best practices.

Business Builder Bob
Bob Tetu
businessbuilderbob@gmail.com

Startup and Turnaround Specialist