When recognition is effective

Timely – closely connected to the measured performance or behavior being recognized

Accurate – correct item with correct recipient name sent to the correct place at the correct time

Convenient – program administration without adding layers of burden for the client

Personal – it speaks to the individual achievers, those who are truly making a difference; every client organization is comprised of and measured by the success of its people

Aesthetic – visually interesting so it will be proudly and permanently displayed, which, in turn, provides opportunity for the recipient to reprise the occasion for recognition (a fancy way to say “brag”!)

Continuous & Consistent – ingrained in the client’s culture to the extent that recipient audience will continually strive and compete for recognition

Incentive – for peer non-qualifiers to perform to recipient’s level of success; an upward shift in the middle of the bell curve = client ROI

Meaningful – based on clear, uniform, and well-communicated performance and behavioral practices and metrics that are core to the client’s business

Symbolic – clear incorporation of the brand, culture and message of the presenter who’s paying the bill

Symbolic – an equal message that resonates with the recipient’s individual achievement

Exclusive – “Your Idea Here”, not “Your Logo Here”; recognition as thoughtful and unique as the effort put forth to receive it