Designing Recognition Systems That Reinforce Your Values
Jul 07, 2025
Big results start with small behaviors. In the Ovation episode of the Engaged By Design podcast, Michael and Vernon discuss how thoughtful, values-aligned recognition can turn culture into a strategic advantage. Whether you're running a department, a team, or an institution, the way you recognize people sends a message about what matters.
Formal systems—like awards, shout-outs, or peer nominations—only work if they match the real values of the organization. When Ovation reinforces the principles your team already believes in, recognition becomes a multiplier.
Michael shares how he used CliftonStrengths(R) as a lens for recognition. When team members exhibited traits like Strategic, Responsibility, or Deliberative, he named those strengths in his notes. This reinforced the team’s shared language and deepened engagement around meaningful contributions.
Recognition isn’t just about feeling good. It’s about creating alignment. Ovation done well says, 'This is who we are, and this is what we celebrate.'
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