I'd agree if this post were talking about anything beyond basic levels of recognition for minor tasks. It's not talking about significant recognition/awards, merely frequently feedback and "thanks" type stuff. Don't we all deserve the occasional thanks from our managers when we actually do stuff? (Needless question for me as I work for myself ;-))
The vast majority of managers I've encountered only focus on the stuff that is wrong, or was done poorly. The ROI on a simple "attaboy" is huge, especially when done in a group environment.
In our morning meetings, people update their status on the work they're doing. Even a simple "nice!" when warranted goes a long way, making them feel good in front of the group, and giving them a nice attitude for the rest of the day.
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I'd agree if this post were talking about anything beyond basic levels of recognition for minor tasks. It's not talking about significant recognition/awards, merely frequently feedback and "thanks" type stuff. Don't we all deserve the occasional thanks from our managers when we actually do stuff? (Needless question for me as I work for myself ;-))
The vast majority of managers I've encountered only focus on the stuff that is wrong, or was done poorly. The ROI on a simple "attaboy" is huge, especially when done in a group environment.
In our morning meetings, people update their status on the work they're doing. Even a simple "nice!" when warranted goes a long way, making them feel good in front of the group, and giving them a nice attitude for the rest of the day.