One customer even reciprocated, throwing a lunch bash for the development group. This sort of customer-developer interaction helps build a culture of constructive teamwork. Interim milestones . Be sure to recognize people for attaining minor milestones, as well as when they complete a big project. Interim pats on the back help give team members the incentive to keep pushing ahead.
Carpe diem .
As a manager, you must actively look for recognition opportunities and seize the moment as soon as you spot one. The manager who realizes that an achievement is worthy of formal recognition but waits to figure out what to do about it, and waits again to execute his or her plan, may provide recognition too far removed from the achievement itself to mean much to the recipient. Also remember that managers who fail to reward exceptional contributions are sowing the seeds of discontent. The absence of well-deserved recognition is highly demotivating. Share the wealth .