> We then read them all out followed by a round of applause for each one of them
That may be good for team building and make some people feel better but, personally, I would find that situation very uncomfortable.
That may be good for team building and make some people feel better but, personally, I would find that situation very uncomfortable.
Really, it’s about noticing and acknowledging good work or behaviour.
I suppose it can feel that way, but on the other hand forcing oneself to find and appreciate others efforts and good qualities—even if there are perceptibly few of them—can be a good exercise, especially for those of us who are naturally quite critical. While I'd argue that it's a good virtue and intrinsically valuable, the habit is also practically beneficial: people perform better when they're appreciated and recognized; one's ability to form and work with teams is noticeably easier; it's easier to adjust performance and expectations; et c.
People often put the cart before the horse when talking about stuff like this. Manufacturing gratitude is doesn't make it less genuine or fundamentally less good.
I wonder if this is a culture or generational difference. I've found my employer's incentives / gestures a bit lackluster compared to simple gratitude. I like working on a team where the members are publicly thankful for their teammates' efforts. Shrute Bucks stink.
I've been publicly recognized and appreciated it, I've also received quiet thank you notes. I know I like the latter more.
The idea is good: share the love, highlight good work. But it probably better just to let people know more naturally.
(The votes were publicly announced -- and also who had voted?)