6 Rewards and recognition
This chapter covers
- The importance of recognizing your team’s development
- Aspects of effective recognition
- Ways to recognize and reward others
- Nuances of handling recognition at different levels
To win in the marketplace, you must first win in the workplace.—Doug Conant, former President and CEO, Campbell Soup Co.
Early in my career, as I reflected on my first six months of being an engineering manager (EM), I realized that I had overlooked a crucial aspect of leadership: rewards and recognition. Despite my team members’ dedication, I hadn’t acknowledged their contributions. Through research and discussions, I discovered the transformative power of recognition in boosting job satisfaction and fostering ...
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