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Give Worthless Rewards
March 28, 2014
You really can change the world if you care enough.
-Marion Wright Edelman

In the Fast Company article, "Six Ways to Create a Culture of Innovation", Soren Kaplan observed that to promote a culture of innovation...

Recognizing success is critical, but most companies stop there.  An annual innovation award is just not enough to catalyze a culture of innovation.   Sure, formal rewards are good for the short term — but they don't keep people truly engaged.

"The most powerful and robust type of recognition — the kind that shapes organizational values — often occurs more informally.  Several members of Colgate-Palmolive's Global R&D group initiated a 'recognition economy' by distributing symbolic wooden nickels to colleagues who had made noteworthy contributions to their projects.  The fortunate recipients didn't hoard their winnings.  They passed them on to others who had chipped in on projects they themselves had led....  It's not uncommon for employees to return from lunch and find a few nickels anonymously placed on their desks.  It's a fun and validating idea; such informal acknowledgements encourage a collective spirit and help promote the free flow of ideas."





Learning From the Bumps in the Road

As you read about the bumps the authors have encountered throughout their careers, you will be encouraged and challenged to think more deeply and openly about your own practices and philosophies. You will gain a renewed sense of purpose as you help children reach their full potential. And, you will discover — as the authors did — that every bump in the road is an invitation to grow and opportunity to learn.

 

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geeta bhatt · April 02, 2014
the grand child care center
chicago, IL, United States


I am not sure how many employees would appreciate these wooden coins? May be some might make fun of it by leaving them in trash.. And what happen to the hardworking guy with big mouth who does not get wooden tokens at all- just because he didn't get along with others ?
In my opinion, right way of evaluation and then appreciation in public encourages the millions...

Roberta R. Owens · March 28, 2014
Valdosta, Georgia, United States


"Hands Free Mama" by Rachel Macy Stafford. Great resource to use with teachers and parents. Currently featured in monthly series by Washington Post parenting columnist, Mari-Jane Williams. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2014/01/24/taking-the-hands-free-mama-challenge/

Mary Ott · March 28, 2014
Child Care Resource & Referral
LYNCHBURG, TN, United States


Ellen Galinsky's, Mind in the Making is a book I think everyone in early childhood should read.



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