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Go on do it, you deserve it, you deserve a reward.
Do not ever be tempted to brush off wins and start pursuing another goal before you celebrate an achievement.
I know, we are always told that it’s not polite to praise yourself and that you should be humble.
There is, however, a problem with that philosophy. It conveniently lets you overlook your own contributions to the world, and reinforces that your value is insignificant
In a world where you work 24/7 where you are looking to finish goals in half the time they should have been done, it is very easy for your team to quickly put it behind and pursue another goal.
In rushing off to focus on another goal you are missing an opportunity to inspire your team to achieve even higher levels of successes in the next task.
As a leader and manager, you are also missing an opportunity to cultivate and cement your personal strengths.
Honouring people’s victories publicly has a certain effect which can never be equated to private recognition.
Great leaders act correctly in private and get praises in public.
The issue then comes down to the timing of the praising.
Do you praise someone along the way or when the ultimate goal has been achieved? Seasoned leaders are known for lifting team spirit along the way.
What is the point of cheering at the finishing line when an athlete has reached the finishing line.
Have you wondered why soccer teams tend to do well at their home turf — it’s their support they get from the cheering that pushes them to push even harder.
If you are not yet convinced, here are some of the benefits of celebrating:
How to celebrate
Anniversary celebrations have been synonymous with get-togethers to thank customers and to reward employees.
Do not forget to involve your marketing team to give it a marketing flare.
By hosting a function, you not only legitimise the celebration, but you reinforce the kinds of behaviours that the company values.
This shows your team exactly how they can earn similar celebrations in the future.
Employees who feel appreciated and know their efforts have been noticed become even more productive with the next round of projects.
I remember my hockey teacher taking us for drills would say — “Boys and girls, what is measured gets done!” — in turn, he would give us 30 strokes of ¾, ½ or ¼ sprints .
It’s simple to remember that the human mind works on the basis of recognition, in the end, what is rewarded can be repeated.
By nature, human beings respond to positive reinforcement, from it they deduce appropriate behaviours.
Take, for instance, an employee who has worked hard to master a new skill that will benefit the business.
A small “thank you” goes a long way in the journey of transformation.
When building a rewards programme for your company, think about the various stakeholder groups you are targeting, what motivates them and what their psycho-profiles are.
As a manager, you will face moments when you would need to weigh which one to take up, either one which is based on team performance or one based on individual performance.
Team reward systems need a high level of employee involvement and transparency.
For success, it must be perceived to have a level of fairness.
Quote of the day: The road to success is wherever people need another road – Robert Brault
Hope you enjoy your day, I am off to treat my body in the sauna then off to the massage parlour for pampering.
Till next week, may God richly bless you.
Shelter Chieza is an advisor in management issues. She can be contacted at [email protected]
Peter Tanyanyiwa
Online Reporter