From the course: Practical Performance Management Tips for Managers

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Recognizing and rewarding great work in meaningful ways

Recognizing and rewarding great work in meaningful ways

From the course: Practical Performance Management Tips for Managers

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Recognizing and rewarding great work in meaningful ways

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- Let's talk about something fun for a change, when things go right. You know those moments when someone on your team nails a presentation, handles a tricky client call with grace, or just gets something done even better than you expected. Those wins are gold and they're also opportunities we miss all the time to recognize and reward great work because the truth is, you're probably not doing it enough. Most managers aren't. Gallup research shows that most workers don't feel like they're appreciated, and it's generally not because we don't actually appreciate them. It's because we get busy, we move on to the next thing. But recognition is one of the simplest ways to boost motivation, build trust, and retain top talent. Because that same Gallup study found that workers who don't feel adequately recognized are twice as likely to leave in the next year. Recognition doesn't have to mean some big formal event. A well-timed specific thank you can go a long way to make sure team members feel…

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