INCENTIVE online columnist Roy Saunderson, author of Giving the Real Recognition Wayis President of Recognition Management Institute gives these top ten ways to kick-off your recognition program in the new year. Read the full article here.

1. Assess where you’re at with recognition.
2. Develop your very own recognition strategy.
3. Establish short- and long-term recognition goals.
4. Align recognition with the business strategy.
5. Connect recognition to your vision, mission and values.
6. Gain senior leader support and endorsement.
7. Reinforce recognition practices through communication.
8. Educate and demonstrate exemplary recognition.
9. Expect recognition and hold people accountable.
10. Keep it simple.