Who are your colleagues? ___Colleagues are those who work toward the same goals as you, whether you have in common the organization you work for, the initiative or coalition you are members of, the community you work in, or your field Why honor colleagues? ___Because they deserve it ___Because it motivates them and others ___Because it creates role models ___Because it publicizes the work of your organization, initiative, or field Who should honor colleagues? ___An organization, or a staff member of an organization ___A coalition or initiative ___A board of directors, or as a member of a board ___A professional association ___A practitioner or organization in a particular field ___A community group or institution When should you honor colleagues? ___On their special personal or professional occasions ___When they've achieved a goal or accomplished something significant ___At regularly-scheduled award ceremonies ___To say thank you for a job well done or for support and mentoring How do you honor colleagues? ___Personalize the occasion ___Give them something tangible ___Record the occasion ___Think about the guest list carefully ___Consider inviting the media ___You honor colleagues more specifically by doing one or more of the following Making a personal gesture of recognition and gratitude Giving them an award Giving them a gift Throwing them a party Holding a formal public ceremony for them ___You honor colleagues every day
