Some best practices:
• Educate the team about the importance of positive recognition and the significance of a praise-oriented culture.
• Ensure that for every recognition that is given, there is an emphasis on “why” the recognized act was important.
- Insist that the recognition be individualized, specific, and deserved.
• Play the advocate for team members by advocating their areas of competence and expertise.
- Your advocacy creates opportunities for others to seek the person out and ask for his or her opinions and comments.