Post by Ginny Andrews on Oct 20, 2021 11:56:38 GMT
Share a story about a time when you received thanks or recognition for something you had done and how it made you feel? Then share a time you didn’t receive acknowledgement for something you thought was important (a special achievement, extra hard work, etc.) How did it make you feel then? Why is it important to give recognition and positive feedback?
I immediately think back to a previous role I had in another organization where I was responsible for submitting a bid for a major contact. Getting this completed took a great deal of coordination with other departments-finance, human resources and others. We won the bid. I was very surprised when I received a personal call and then a very heartfelt hand written thank you note from our Executive Director—thanking me for the efforts and time spent on the project. That “hand written note” – mailed to my home – has stayed with me for many years. It was very personal and made me feel like what I did had impact and was appreciated.
Skip forward a couple years—and a new Executive Director was in place. Again—I submitted a bid for an important bid that we won. I got no phone call, no email, no handwritten note of thanks for the efforts. It made me feel a bit deflated and wondered if my extra hard work had any impact on the organization.
Discussion Post #2: Post your score and share your thoughts about your score. Do you think it is accurate? Why or why not?
I scored 157 on the Encouragement index. I am actually surprised that I scored this high. I know that I could do more to motivate people and often struggle with what to do. I feel that I listen to them and hear their concerns—but I know that spending more time, discussing goals and expectations is vital to their success—and to the success of the organization. I know that I need to find a way to manage my time better and possibly delegate some of my responsibilities so I can have more time to focus on engagement of my team. I know there is certainly room for improvement!
I immediately think back to a previous role I had in another organization where I was responsible for submitting a bid for a major contact. Getting this completed took a great deal of coordination with other departments-finance, human resources and others. We won the bid. I was very surprised when I received a personal call and then a very heartfelt hand written thank you note from our Executive Director—thanking me for the efforts and time spent on the project. That “hand written note” – mailed to my home – has stayed with me for many years. It was very personal and made me feel like what I did had impact and was appreciated.
Skip forward a couple years—and a new Executive Director was in place. Again—I submitted a bid for an important bid that we won. I got no phone call, no email, no handwritten note of thanks for the efforts. It made me feel a bit deflated and wondered if my extra hard work had any impact on the organization.
Discussion Post #2: Post your score and share your thoughts about your score. Do you think it is accurate? Why or why not?
I scored 157 on the Encouragement index. I am actually surprised that I scored this high. I know that I could do more to motivate people and often struggle with what to do. I feel that I listen to them and hear their concerns—but I know that spending more time, discussing goals and expectations is vital to their success—and to the success of the organization. I know that I need to find a way to manage my time better and possibly delegate some of my responsibilities so I can have more time to focus on engagement of my team. I know there is certainly room for improvement!