Her work allows new farmers to go to a single platform to get all the information they may need about getting started in the farming industry. Sean Young is a 2014 winner in the National Security and International Affairs category for the work he did while he was an Electronics Engineer at the Air Force Research Laboratory. He was recognized for creating and deploying an aerial sensor system that saved soldiers’ lives in Afghanistan by helping Army and Special Forces units detect and destroy deadly improvised explosive devices in the field.
All of the panelists agreed that recognition is
Key to a successful and effective workforce. Key function of recognition. “Recognition for me was an engine of innovation. When you are trying to do something new and change processes, it is really great when your boss is likes your idea and wants to recognize it,” McFarland said. “It encourages everyone on the team to reach a little more.
Additionally, recognition is all about tailoring
It to the person or team you are trying to recognize. Jarrow explained, “As Secret Services officers, there are not explicit intrinsic awards botim database you can point to because success for us means that the person we are protecting is still alive so it can be challenging to measure outcomes.” In situations like this, it is important for recognition to play a role in helping people feel rewarded when their job function doesn’t offer appreciation organically.
League added that leaders are in a unique
Role to build up the teams around them through thoughtful recognition. “Recognition played a critical role in the careers of those around me because building brand awareness it allowed me to become a cheerleader for my coworkers,” he said. “When I was in a senior position and I had the opportunity to offer recognition, it didn’t cost me anything and payed off in massive dividends.
It is equally important to counter
The stigma of recognition surrounding rich data recognition as it is to start proactively giving it. One way to reduce the stigma that surrounds public appreciation in government is to learn other people’s stories and share the cool work that you see happening. Young recommended, “Go and make an effort to get to know people and tell their story to your colleagues to bring awareness of the great work that is going on in the federal government.
