How do you like your recognition?

Objectives

To help team members get a better understanding of what types of recognition they like and value.
To learn what can increase team member fulfilment.
To strengthen human relations in a team.
To learn what motivates your team members.

30 or 45 minutes

A copy of “How do you like your recognition questionnaire?” for each team member.

Flip chart with 18 numbered boxes representing each number on the attached list.

Two coloured self-adhesive dots per team member or marker pens.

Distribute a copy of “How do you like your recognition?” handout to each team member.
Ask each team member to identify those items in the list that they would like to receive and also identify two which would be, for them, the most welcome.
Ask each team member to indicate on the chart the two recognition factors that they think are the most important.
Try to identify what it is that makes the most popular selections special.
As a team, ask each person to discuss their results and to talk specifically about how they want to be recognised by the team
(Optional) The activity leader can also lead a discussion about motivation.

What did the team learn about recognition and motivation?
What steps can the team leader and the team take to improve the team member fulfilment and motivation?

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