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A colleague feels undervalued in the team's success. How can you ensure their contributions are recognized?

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Bintou Almoustapha Boubacar(she,her)

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Subodh Gusain

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Isabelle Fortin

I help team leaders tap into the UNIQUENESS of each individuals because, only by doing that will you increase…

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Do you know the secret to team recognition? Share how you highlight every member's value in collective achievements.

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Bintou Almoustapha Boubacar(she,her)

HRBP|Talent Manager|learning and developments |client services|talent acquisition| trainer|Performance management||Communication
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Pour m'assurer qu'un collègue se sent reconnu, je prends le temps de souligner publiquement ses contributions lors des réunions d'équipe et dans les communications internes. Je veille également à offrir des retours personnalisés en privé, en exprimant précisément comment son travail a impacté le succès collectif. Enfin, je m'assure que ses idées sont écoutées et valorisées lors des discussions, en l'impliquant davantage dans des projets clés.

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Subodh Gusain

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Acknowledge Their Work Publicly: Praise them during team meetings or in group communications, highlighting their specific contributions. Give Credit: When discussing successes, mention their role and how it helped achieve the team's goals. Offer Private Encouragement: Thank them personally and let them know their efforts are appreciated. Involve Them in Key Decisions: Engage them in important discussions to show their input is valued. Celebrate Milestones Together: Recognize their achievements when the team hits major goals.

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Isabelle Fortin

I help team leaders tap into the UNIQUENESS of each individuals because, only by doing that will you increase retention, productivity and PROFITABILITY | Public Speaker | Salsa Dancer | Veteran
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Team recognition starts with individuals. The best way to make people feel seen, heard and valued is by tapping into their unique abilities. When each team member know what they bring to the team, how they contribute, how their unique ability helps the whole team, how they make a difference, then they feel seen, heard and valued. They know their work matters. This makes them feel like an important part of the group. Remember, a strong team is made up of individuals who feel appreciated. When each person feels seen and understood, the whole team becomes stronger. This is how we create a team where everyone feels they belong and can do their best work.

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Jon Neumann, mMBA

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Publicly acknowledge their efforts during team meetings and highlight specific examples of their contributions. Provide positive feedback and express appreciation both privately and in front of the team. Encourage peer recognition by creating a culture where team members regularly acknowledge each other’s achievements. Additionally, consider offering opportunities for professional development or new responsibilities to show that their work is valued.

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Brandy Brazell Obvintseva

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Be specific. It is so easy to say, “great job, team! You nailed it!” But what does that even mean? Take the time to specifically call out the individual contributions of each team member and how those contributions made you feel as a leader. Then bring it to the group and show how the collective work is greater than the sum of all parts (that you just described specifically and individually) and THEN loop back and talk feelz and outcomes again. Keep it specific (to the individual and the team outcome) and authentic. I am really good at this because I get a ton of practice with my team :).

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