The best incentive results are
accomplished when programs are designed within a time-honored
formula for success:
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Establish attainable goals
Motivate all stakeholders
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Define measurement criteria and
data-collection methods
Quantitative/qualitative
metrics
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Establish project budget
Function
of project scope (duration, expected results, audience
size)
Worst-case
scenarios/contingency planning
Open
ended Vs Not-to-exceed
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Define project budget allocations
Industry
guidelines for effective results (communication/awards/administration)
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Match awards to fit
the audience
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Focus on execution
Access
to information
On-going
communication/promotion
Flawless
award fulfillment
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Evaluate all outcomes
Ongoing
feedback loops
Post-program
impact analysis
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