MEGA SESSION: Building a WOW! Recognition Culture
Track: Talent Management
Developing a culture of recognition is more important than ever in a challenging economy — not only to bolster flagging spirits, but as a strategic means to maintain productivity, profitability and retention of key employees. This session demonstrates the key findings on how recognition strategies impact business goals, and provides real-world examples and practical strategies for implementing or enhancing a recognition initiative.
Mike Byam

Mike Byam is the author of The WOW! Workplace, and fourth generation Managing Partner of Terryberry, an international firm that specializes in implementing, and managing employee recognition programs for organizations worldwide. He is a frequent presenter to business groups and HR professionals across the country and consults with organizations ranging from family owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies to help them develop effective recognition strategies. Mike enjoys challenging himself as an Ironman triathlete and multi-time marathoner. His experiences lend him a unique perspective on personal motivation and inspiration, and how they affect everyone in today’s fast-changing workplace.