Do's and don'ts for giving recognition

When sharing recognition for behaviour, performance or achievements, observe the following recommendations, which will help you do that positively and professionally:

1. The golden rule is "Purpose of the recognition must be positive."
   This means you must not be negative, critical, cynical or sarcastic, and you're not to give 'double signals' by sharing a positive recognition of a negative behaviour.
   Only give recognition when your intention is positive.
   Stay polite, friendly and open. Remember, you are responsible for your relationships.
   
   
2. Positive recognition is the norm and should be given to every member, including team leaders or any superior. There are no company hierarchical limitations. Anybody can recognise anybody, and we encourage you to do so!
   
   
3. Do it immediately! Do not hesitate. When you see people doing things right, achieving goals, or performing well, you should tell them by sending a recognition – “giving them a pat on the back”, the sooner the better. Only prompt and honest recognition will develop your team relationships and develop people’s behaviour.
   Delayed recognition diminishes in value.

Don't undertake or exercise the following:

1. Act dishonestly or unprofessionally by engaging in unprofessional behaviour, by posting inappropriate, inaccurate, or objectionable content, or by publishing inaccurate or "second-hand" information.
   
2. Disclose sensitive personal information such as members' email addresses, phone numbers, street addresses, or other confidential information;
   Please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
   
3. Create a Member profile for anyone other than yourself.
   
4. Harass, abuse or harm another person, including posting unwelcomed communications.
   
5. Use another's account or create a false identity, or attempt to do so;
   

For more help, personal training, or answers to your questions, please e-mail us at support@practicalmanager.com. We're here to help!

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