[18] in Staff Recognition
[paheff@Eagle.MIT.EDU (Paul Heffernan): TEN MOST WANTED NOMINATIONS]
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Mark Curby)
Thu Jun 18 16:38:18 1992
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 92 16:38:08 EST
From: mlc@Eagle.MIT.EDU (Mark Curby)
To: thanks@MIT.EDU
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 92 15:16:45 EST
From: dmw@MIT.EDU (Daniel M. Weir)
To: css@MIT.EDU
Subject: [paheff@Eagle.MIT.EDU (Paul Heffernan): TEN MOST WANTED NOMINATIONS]
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* *plum \ n. [ME, fr. OE plume, modif. of L prunum plum, *
* fr. Gk proumnon] (bef. 12c) 4: something excellent or *
* superior; especially something desirable given as *
* recompense for service. *
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The CSS Awards Committee is once again soliciting nominations for awards
(henceforth known as the CSS Plum Awards) to recognize the efforts of
CSS staff. Based upon your feedback, the committee has redefined the
selection criteria so that a wider scope of excellence can be
recognized. Following are ten good reasons for nominating someone you
know. Below each reason is a brief description. We encourage
nominations of individuals or groups who shine in one or more of these
areas. You may think of other reasons and we'd like to hear about them.
Send your nominations and/or reasons to CSS-PLUMS@ATHENA.MIT.EDU, and
you'll receive a tasteful reward in your mailbox.
Thanks for helping us to recognize the real "plums" among us!
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TOP TEN REASONS FOR NOMINATING SOMEONE FOR A PLUM AWARD...IN NO
PARTICULAR ORDER
1. TEAMWORK
Two or more people work together within a group, or across groups to
get the job done. (Usually the whole team is nominated.)
2. CUSTOMER SERVICE
Person or group provides excellent customer service to CSS, MIT or the
outside world.
3. EXCELLENCE WITHIN SCOPE OF JOB
Person is consistently outstanding at his or her job.
4. ABILITY TO MEET DIFFICULT OR MULTIPLE GOALS
Person completes a complex task or series of tasks, or reaches a
particular milestone in a long-term project.
5. INITIATIVE
Person or group performs a task or series of tasks without being asked
- to the benefit of CSS.
6. FIRE FIGHTING
Person or group steps in to meet deadlines, put out fires etc.
7. GOOD THINKING
Person comes up with a good idea and/or implements it. Person shows
excellent problem solving ability.
8. PERSONAL BEST
Person shows strength in an area that was not previously a strength.
Person achieves personal best.
9. UNSUNG HEROISM
Person performs work behind the scenes that contributes to the smooth
running of CSS.
10. PERSONAL TOUCH
Person improves atmosphere of the working environment through efforts
and attitude.
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