Comments on: Rewards for testers http://www.adamkwhite.com/2009/03/25/rewards-for-testers/ Leadership, Management and Software Thu, 30 Sep 2010 05:05:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Michael Johnston http://www.adamkwhite.com/2009/03/25/rewards-for-testers/comment-page-1/#comment-10593 Michael Johnston Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:55:16 +0000 http://www.adamkwhite.com/?p=154#comment-10593 I like your recognition that a simple sentance can have a big affect on morale and productivity, but in difference to you I've learned not to save good feedback for later. I'd recommend a book called "the one minute manager" it's a short, easy read, and it talks about using instant feedback, both negative and positive, something good praised at the moment you see it is better than further down the line when people have moved onto other projects and are thinking about other things. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d.html/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/277-6669494-4670203?a=0007107927 <em>Michael, Thanks for the reference to the book. I'll check it out. Would you mind pointing me to the part of my writing that said I don't give immediate feedback? In re-reading what I wrote I can't find it. </em> I like your recognition that a simple sentance can have a big affect on morale and productivity, but in difference to you I’ve learned not to save good feedback for later.

I’d recommend a book called “the one minute manager”

it’s a short, easy read, and it talks about using instant feedback, both negative and positive, something good praised at the moment you see it is better than further down the line when people have moved onto other projects and are thinking about other things.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d.html/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/277-6669494-4670203?a=0007107927

Michael, Thanks for the reference to the book. I’ll check it out. Would you mind pointing me to the part of my writing that said I don’t give immediate feedback? In re-reading what I wrote I can’t find it.

]]> By: You know who http://www.adamkwhite.com/2009/03/25/rewards-for-testers/comment-page-1/#comment-5927 You know who Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:22:54 +0000 http://www.adamkwhite.com/?p=154#comment-5927 It all goes back to "you get what you give". Treat your employees well and give real, meaningful recognition when it is deserved and they will reward you with loyalty and productivity. Treat them badly or ignore their accomplishments and you will get employees who are not functioning at their best, I call it the "I'm just here for the pay cheque." attitude. It all goes back to “you get what you give”. Treat your employees well and give real, meaningful recognition when it is deserved and they will reward you with loyalty and productivity. Treat them badly or ignore their accomplishments and you will get employees who are not functioning at their best, I call it the “I’m just here for the pay cheque.” attitude.

]]> By: Eric Jacobson http://www.adamkwhite.com/2009/03/25/rewards-for-testers/comment-page-1/#comment-5914 Eric Jacobson Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:31:32 +0000 http://www.adamkwhite.com/?p=154#comment-5914 Great post, Adam! I recently became a team lead for some testers I work with. I've been having a hard time rewarding them and knowing when to, and how to. "I wrote a list of expectations that I have of the team and a list of what they can expect from me as their leader. I reviewed this list with the team on multiple occasions." I would love to see said list to give me ideas. Thanks! Eric Great post, Adam!

I recently became a team lead for some testers I work with. I’ve been having a hard time rewarding them and knowing when to, and how to.

“I wrote a list of expectations that I have of the team and a list of what they can expect from me as their leader. I reviewed this list with the team on multiple occasions.”

I would love to see said list to give me ideas.

Thanks!
Eric

]]> By: Steve http://www.adamkwhite.com/2009/03/25/rewards-for-testers/comment-page-1/#comment-5911 Steve Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:35:38 +0000 http://www.adamkwhite.com/?p=154#comment-5911 Hey Adam, From personal experience I know that you practice what you preach. We have discussed these points in the past and I am glad that you got it down in print, because I feel that not enough managers are aware of what the impact carefully chosen words and encouragement can be. There is one point which you have previously discussed that you did not mention directly, and that is rewarding everyone differently. Certain people like public accolades where as some prefer a private word of appreciation. This is another point where you as a manager have to be able to pay close attention to your team such that you are able to figure out what kind of encouragement each team member will respond to. --Steve steveswanson.wordpress.com myuwaterloocourses.com Hey Adam,

From personal experience I know that you practice what you preach. We have discussed these points in the past and I am glad that you got it down in print, because I feel that not enough managers are aware of what the impact carefully chosen words and encouragement can be.

There is one point which you have previously discussed that you did not mention directly, and that is rewarding everyone differently. Certain people like public accolades where as some prefer a private word of appreciation. This is another point where you as a manager have to be able to pay close attention to your team such that you are able to figure out what kind of encouragement each team member will respond to.

–Steve
steveswanson.wordpress.com
myuwaterloocourses.com

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