That keeps the idea focused and the words simple. It also enables us to put six post-it ideas on a sheet of paper and photocopy it. The essential second part of the I-Power program is feedback and reward. Everyone who submits an idea gets a response. The team members who submit ideas that will not be acted on right now get handwritten notes of thanks for making a contribution.
Some action is taken on every feasible idea.
Each week, we issue a report to all on the many suggestions that have been integrated into our operations. No idea is lost. We carefully keep a 'Pending File' with notes on who is working on the idea, what progress is being made, what obstacles are turning up - until the idea becomes an accomplishment. Each month, we distribute a report listing all the ideas accepted that month - and who submitted them. The best idea each month, selected by a committee of three managers, earn the winner two tickets to a show or concert.