Episode 139 - 10 Smart Ways to Reward Team Behavior

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To get people to think as a team, it’s smart to reward them as a team. Here are 10 smart ideas for rewarding a whole team, no matter how large, and they cost next to nothing.

In your company newsletter, instead of individual head shots, run a team picture.
Have the team leader write a letter to the CEO praising the outstanding accomplishments of the team. Be sure to send a copy to each team member.
Your team impacts the community’s economy and reputation. Ask the governor’s office for a letter congratulating or thanking the team and then print the governor’s letter in the local paper. Why would the governor send such a letter? Because now a days it’s always an election year.
Host a potluck team luncheon just like the suppers at church. Let people show off their culinary skills.
Have t-shirts printed that proclaim, “We are the BEST!” right above a picture of the team.
Reward meeting milestones or goals with a casual dress day
Have a theme day, such as 1970s Day. Serve up appropriate food and music.
Post a weekly or monthly Group Performance Appraisal.
Mail notes of recognition to the families of team members. Let them know how proud you are of them.
Set daily team productivity goals and when met, people can leave a little early to beat the traffic.

Remember, behavior that gets rewarded gets repeated. Reward the team.

I’d love to know your ideas on how to reward team behavior. Email-me.

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Episode 139 - 10 Smart Ways to Reward Team Behavior

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