101 Ways to Reward Team Members for $20 (or Less)

Kevin Aguanno
Multi-Media Publications (2004)
ISBN 18951860408
Reviewed by William E. Cooper for Reader Views (6/06)

Kevin Aguanno has created a really good resource book listing 101 different rewards that managers can use to enhance morale and productivity in the workplace, each at extremely little direct cost to the organization.  Managers often look for ways to recognize good employees for good performance, but have little to nothing in the morale budget to accommodate larger numbers of people over time.  This book guides the reader to a one-stop shop of ideas and suggestions for recognizing others.  In addition, Mr. Aguanno gives his readers four factors of when to reward and four tips for choosing the right reward for the right time and person.

As a retired Chief of Police who often recognized his employees and staff, I struggled with identifying what to present to whom when the time was right.  With Mr. Aguanno’s book, my issue would have been considerably simplified.  The book is more than just a list of ways to reward, it is a discussion of when and how to reward, with a strong emphasis (rightly so) on positive rewards, but also a discussion of the infrequent negative reward.  All managers and those who aspire to lead should have this book.  It is really a great addition to the manager’s library.

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