Do’s and don’ts for giving strokes
When sharing strokes for behaviour, performance or achievements, observe the following recommendations which will help you do that professionally:
DO
1. The golden rule is “Purpose of the strokes must be positive.”
This means you may not be negatively critical, cynical, show sarcasm, and it means you’re not to share ‘double signals’ by giving a positive stroke regarding a negative behaviour.
Only give strokes when your intention is positive. Stay polite, friendly and open. Remember, you are responsible for your relationships.
2. Positive strokes are the normal, and should be given to every member, including team leader, or any superior. There are no company hierarchal limitations. Anybody can stroke anybody, and we encourage you to do so!
3. Do it immediately! Do not hesitate. When you see people doing things right, achieving things or performing well, you should tell them by giving them a stroke. The sooner the better. Only prompt and honest strokes will best develop your team relationships and develop people behaviour.
DON’T
Don’t undertake or exercise the following:
1. Act dishonestly or unprofessionally by engaging in unprofessional behaviour, by posting inappropriate, inaccurate, or objectionable content; publish inaccurate or “second-hand” information;
2. Disclose sensitive personal information such as members’ email address, phone numbers, street address, or other confidential information;
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3. Create a Member profile for anyone other than yourself;
4. Harass, abuse or harm another person, including posting unwelcomed communications;
5. Use another’s account or create a false identity, or attempt to do so;