Comments on: Winning is Fun – Why Companies Should Give Awards

By: Leila Page

Leila Page — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:13:33 +0000

Rocket Watcher: Winning is Fun – Why Companies Should Give Awards http://tinyurl.com/yhwfxcn

By: Andrei

Andrei — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:18:22 +0000

Great post. I have a little theory why some companies do not give out awards: a)they think it’s another (big) expense and b)they are focusing on instant ROI.
They just lack the vision to realize all 5 benefits you discussed.

By: April Dunford

April Dunford — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:12:53 +0000

Hey Saeed,
I guess I am a bit late on getting the screaming hoards of Rocket Watcher readers to vote for you. Drats!
As for the Profectio contest, I’ve been doing an amazing job of bribing, er, influencing folks to vote for me. My goal is to not end up as the Least Influential of Canada’s Most Influential Women in Social Media.
April

By: Saeed Khan

Saeed Khan — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:32:53 +0000

April
Thanks for the plug. Alas, we didn’t make the finalists in the Canadian Blog Awards. Gave you my vote, but it looks like you’ve already got quite the fan club based on the comments at the Profectio.com site.
Saeed

By: April Dunford

April Dunford — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:29:54 +0000

Hi Danny,
Thanks for the comment. That’s a great point and one I should have explicitly pointed out. I do think it is important that good customers feel like they are appreciated, especially after the deal is done. When the economy is as lousy as it is, it’s important that you keep your best customers as close to you as you can.
April

By: Danny Brown

Danny Brown — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:17:15 +0000

Great advice, yet sadly one that many companies never adhere to. I’d say it also builds that client/company loyalty as well, knowing that your business is actually valued.
And congrats on the nominations!