Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Recognizing Goal Attainment
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas What kinds of goal attainment should you recognize? Organizational time milestones Organizational accomplishments Important events Goal attainment by staff members or other significant people in the organization
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Why recognize goal attainment? Public recognition of goal attainment can provide your organization with good public relations Public or private observance of goal attainment can provide staff members and volunteers with motivation Celebration of goal attainment contributes to and sustains the organization 's culture, history, and myth
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Whom should you include in the recognition of goal attainment? Internal recognition: The staff members directly responsible for reaching the goal All staff Volunteers Participants or beneficiaries of service Board members Members, if you're a membership organization Supportive officials and community members
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Whom should you include in the recognition of goal attainment? Public recognition: Community officials Specific community leaders, depending upon the event Other community members who contributed to the effort The general public The media
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas When is the best time to recognize goal attainment? In general, it's best to recognize goal attainment as close to the actual achievement as possible
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas How do you recognize goal attainment? 1.Decide on your purpose in recognizing the attainment of this goal. Purposes related to the internal working of the organization Goals related to the community and other elements outside of the organization 2.Decide whether you want a public or private recognition... or both.
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas 3.Decide what kind of commemoration you have the resources for. 4.Decide on the tone you want to set. Food and drink Activities How do you recognize goal attainment? (cont.)
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas 5.Finally, decide on a specific way to recognize goal attainment. A party or meal for staff, volunteers, and/or others connected to the organization Other types of in-house recognition An occasion designed to convey information and/or bring you publicity A public celebration How do you recognize goal attainment? (cont.)