Recognition Dilemma

[finley1991]

Okay... this is something that I would like some input on from the rest of you. I'm having quite a day here dealing with family and might not be very objective with my feelings on this.

My TEAM LOVES my recognition program. They don't want me to change it. What they do want me to change about it, I'm not sure I'm willing to. Here's what I do. Each month, consultants earn roses from me for several things... listed below is the basic list:

- 1 rose for each show submitted in a month
- 1 rose for being in the top 4 in sales
- 1 rose for having the most bookings
- 1 rose for having the highest show
- 1 rose for having the highest show average
- 1 rose for earning a PC incentive (like sell-a-thon or PC$)
- 6 roses for recruiting someone
- 12 roses when your recruit qualifies
- 6 roses for promoting to FD
- 12 roses for promoting to Director
- 1 rose for attending the meeting (so at least everyone gets one)

I send out an e-vite and whoever is coming, I get the roses for them. They cost me on average about $.60 each... I get them at costco. They love it... some go home with one... some go home with 15. It's great.

What my dilemma is, is that sometimes a consultant can't make it to the training or she blows it off. I don't necessarily mind becaue that means that I have nice flowers in my home that last about a week. And if they miss the training, it hurts them more than it hurts me.

What I'm struggling with is that they "tell" me, I can't make it so I'd like to get my roses next month... one consultant for example won't be coming tomorrow to our holiday party because it "might" snow so she wants what she would have earned tomorrow to be given to her in January in addition to the recognition she'll receive then. I don't want to set a precedent and frankly have NO intention of honoring that. They know how it is... if they don't make it to the meeting, they don't get their roses. Also, if I do that, it makes attending the meeting less important and I'm not going to set that standard.

What I need from your brilliant minds is how to respond to it... I'm at a loss and know I will come off really b*#*^y with the mood I'm in right now! :devil:

What can I say nicely that says, "You need to be at the meeting to get your recognition for the month... I will not carry it over month-to-month" without sounding evil or bitter? :mad:

Hope this makes sense and thanks for your input.

PS: My phone has been RINGIN' today with orders!!!! I've put in 4 HO lead orders in the last 8 hours!!!! Woo-hoo!!!!:party:

[chefmeg]

My opinion is that if she comes tomorrow, great..give recognition. If she doesn't, I would say nothing. Let her bring the subject up again and when she does, tell her exactly what you said here...at least then, some time will have passed and you will be less b&^%$y!!! Do your other consultant's want this, or just this one?

[finley1991]

Thanks for your response. I think the others want it, but she's the only one who has the guts to request it. I think most of them "get" it.

I think what's bugging me, is that she didn't ask. She told me what to do. I think that's really what's bothering me about this.

I think the major thing that I have to overcome is getting them to want to come! They are happy when they come and they enjoy it and I get great feedback from them about the meetings. It's just NOT a priority for them and that's what bums me out. I'm not quite sure what to do about it. I've listened to some of the cd's regarding this and implemented some ideas and intend on implementing more in 2008.

I guess it's just hard for me because I'm one of those who would never miss a training event or opportunity. And I take what I do seriously... this is not a hobby for me.. it's how I earn my income. So with that, I guess I just have to keep in mind that it's not such a high priority for others.

I think I'm getting it now... okay... off to make food for a party tonight and to get ready to go!!!!

Thanks for replying!

[pckrissy]

My AD only gives you your recognition if you show up to the meeting. The only thing I think she will give you at another time is the qualification pin, whisk charm, etc. But if she has something special for you to recognize you for that month and you aren't there you don't get it the following month. I feel that is fair. I make it to all meetings and I make them a priority. I feel that strongly about meetings...without them I don't think I would be where I am today. Having your team attend a meeting is for their benefit and I agree if you start giving them the rose at the next meeting bc they couldn't make it will make it seem like the meetings are okay to skip.
Thats my opinion...:)

[Nanisu]

I don't even GO there. I make sure it says right in my beginning of the year handout that you must be present to recieve recognition. My dilemma: I have 4 guys on my team. So roses aren't too cool. This year I did a punch card with punches for attendance, taking classes, etc., and awarded PC dollars. It went ok, but I wish more would participate.

Any ideas?

[ShanaSmith]

It sounds like Jan is the perfect time to restate the rules for your recognition. I would not hold it over to the next month either! And... I would be ticked off too!

[cmdtrgd]

Heh....you could hold onto the roses and give her the old, dead ones....bad me.

Okay, my director is a NED and you don't get your recognition without going to a meeting. You are recognized in her newsletter, but the bling, gifts, bragging about stats, etc only happens at a meeting. If you are not here locally, your recognition gets mailed to you AFTER you send her something on the hospitality meeting you attended. If that is a NED's policy, you shouldn't have a problem with it. What I am planning on doing (and what might work for you) is typing up my recognition program for next year and adding it to my newsletter I send out in January. Put that in as part of the program - don't go to meetings, you don't get recognition.

[pamperedbecky]

Heh....you could hold onto the roses and give her the old, dead ones....bad me.

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Ha!! That's a good one!:devil:

[dannyzmom]

Heh....you could hold onto the roses and give her the old, dead ones....bad me.



I like the way you think - LOL:devil:

[finley1991]

Your responses made me smile and FEEL MUCH BETTER!

I do have the recognition program in my monthly team newsletter and it does say that they need to be present to get their flowers.

I had a male consultant for a while and he loved the roses... he gave them to his girlfriend.

I will restate the program in January at our meeting because like I mentioned, I'm going to also add some ideas that came from a training cd.

And since we're snowed in today, I might be listening to some more of them!

Thanks again for all of your help! YOU GUYS ROCK!