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Page 1: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 1

Loyalty Champion Learning JournalMotivating your TeamFebruary 2017

copy 2016 IHG

REMINDERMake sure your profile is

complete and accurate and yoursquove accepted the Terms amp

Conditions in Source

Champions Corner Create your Champion profile

2

Notes

copy 2016 IHG

Champions Corner

3

How to participatebull Ask questions get updates

share ideas

bull Yoursquoll receive an email when

someone responds to your post

bull Use Hashtags and categories

bull Participate and understand the

Rules of Engagement

Complete your profile and accept Terms amp Conditions to

participate and make sure we can contact you

copy 2016 IHG

REMINDER IHG Rewards Club Bin and Recommended Offerings ndash Holiday Inn Express StaybridgeSuites Candlewood Suites PAL

4

bull Hotels will receive a branded bin to place drink and snack items in

bull Drink and snack items

bull Recognized brand items only

bull Should be purchased from existing distributors (ie Sysco) as part of the current procurement process

bull List of recommended options are listed in the training materials

bull Examples

bull 10 oz bag of potato chips

bull 15 oz chocolate bar

bull 15 oz power bar or granola bar

bull 12 oz water or soda

copy 2016 IHG

Welcome Amenity Resources

Merlin Initiatives IHG Rewards Club Hot Topics

Welcome Amenity OR Welcome Amenity - InterContinental

bull Reference the December Share amp Learn on Source for more details

bull Continue the conversation on Champions Corner using WelcomeAmenity5

copy 2016 IHG

Canadarsquos 150th Anniversary Hidden Gems Contest

bull Launched Feb 1 to hotels

bull Will launch to Canadians March 1

bull In June 2017 the microsite will turn into a Map of Canada

to reveal the top 150 hidden gems selected by IHG

6

copy 2016 IHG

Hotel Involvement

bull ACT NOW Log into the microsite before it opens to the public here using password 150Canada to enter in details around your hidden gems near your hotel

bull ACT LATER After March 1 help promote the contest to guests

Note IHG employees both corporate and at hotel are NOT eligible to win the prizeshellip

Guests will be eligible for 3

Prizes selected at random1 1 person will get 50000

points after 30 days

2 1 person will get 50000

points after 60 days

3 1 grand prize winner will get

1000000 points at the end

of the contest (90 days)

7

copy 2016 IHG

Loyalty Champion Development

bull Platinum status will require four consecutive quarters of

passing standards

bull Update to Loyalty Champion levels in Q1

bull Grace period for Champions

bull Levels were reassessed on January 20

bull Champions will be reassessed again on April 20

8

Action Review the Champion Toolkit found on Champions Corner

Champions Corner gtgt Downloads Section

copy 2016 IHG

Done in Q1

Master 3 Hurdles to Win

1 Your hotel must have a CLUB Champion for the quarter to

enter

2 Hotel must pass ALL standards

for the quarter1 Training

2 Welcome Amenity

3 Recognition

4 Enrollments

5 Reward Nights

3 Hotel gets 80 on Welcome Amenity and pass both

Winning Metrics for Recognition and Enrollments for Q19

copy 2016 IHG 10

1 Simplify the Target

2 Embrace Your Inner Artist

3 Get Personal

4 Think Like a Game Show Host

5 Surprise and Delight

6 Donrsquot be Afraid to Brag

copy 2016 IHG

Tips for motivating your team

11

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 12

bull Break down your overall target into smaller individual targets

bull Make meeting and exceeding goals more manageable

bull How many enrollments would each team member need per week

Create a Fun Environment Motivate Team Members Build Team Unity

copy 2016 IHG 13

1 My hotelrsquos monthly EFR goal

2 Front desk agents at my hotel

3 Monthly Enrollments with emails per person

4 Enrollments per week per person

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 2: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG

REMINDERMake sure your profile is

complete and accurate and yoursquove accepted the Terms amp

Conditions in Source

Champions Corner Create your Champion profile

2

Notes

copy 2016 IHG

Champions Corner

3

How to participatebull Ask questions get updates

share ideas

bull Yoursquoll receive an email when

someone responds to your post

bull Use Hashtags and categories

bull Participate and understand the

Rules of Engagement

Complete your profile and accept Terms amp Conditions to

participate and make sure we can contact you

copy 2016 IHG

REMINDER IHG Rewards Club Bin and Recommended Offerings ndash Holiday Inn Express StaybridgeSuites Candlewood Suites PAL

4

bull Hotels will receive a branded bin to place drink and snack items in

bull Drink and snack items

bull Recognized brand items only

bull Should be purchased from existing distributors (ie Sysco) as part of the current procurement process

bull List of recommended options are listed in the training materials

bull Examples

bull 10 oz bag of potato chips

bull 15 oz chocolate bar

bull 15 oz power bar or granola bar

bull 12 oz water or soda

copy 2016 IHG

Welcome Amenity Resources

Merlin Initiatives IHG Rewards Club Hot Topics

Welcome Amenity OR Welcome Amenity - InterContinental

bull Reference the December Share amp Learn on Source for more details

bull Continue the conversation on Champions Corner using WelcomeAmenity5

copy 2016 IHG

Canadarsquos 150th Anniversary Hidden Gems Contest

bull Launched Feb 1 to hotels

bull Will launch to Canadians March 1

bull In June 2017 the microsite will turn into a Map of Canada

to reveal the top 150 hidden gems selected by IHG

6

copy 2016 IHG

Hotel Involvement

bull ACT NOW Log into the microsite before it opens to the public here using password 150Canada to enter in details around your hidden gems near your hotel

bull ACT LATER After March 1 help promote the contest to guests

Note IHG employees both corporate and at hotel are NOT eligible to win the prizeshellip

Guests will be eligible for 3

Prizes selected at random1 1 person will get 50000

points after 30 days

2 1 person will get 50000

points after 60 days

3 1 grand prize winner will get

1000000 points at the end

of the contest (90 days)

7

copy 2016 IHG

Loyalty Champion Development

bull Platinum status will require four consecutive quarters of

passing standards

bull Update to Loyalty Champion levels in Q1

bull Grace period for Champions

bull Levels were reassessed on January 20

bull Champions will be reassessed again on April 20

8

Action Review the Champion Toolkit found on Champions Corner

Champions Corner gtgt Downloads Section

copy 2016 IHG

Done in Q1

Master 3 Hurdles to Win

1 Your hotel must have a CLUB Champion for the quarter to

enter

2 Hotel must pass ALL standards

for the quarter1 Training

2 Welcome Amenity

3 Recognition

4 Enrollments

5 Reward Nights

3 Hotel gets 80 on Welcome Amenity and pass both

Winning Metrics for Recognition and Enrollments for Q19

copy 2016 IHG 10

1 Simplify the Target

2 Embrace Your Inner Artist

3 Get Personal

4 Think Like a Game Show Host

5 Surprise and Delight

6 Donrsquot be Afraid to Brag

copy 2016 IHG

Tips for motivating your team

11

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 12

bull Break down your overall target into smaller individual targets

bull Make meeting and exceeding goals more manageable

bull How many enrollments would each team member need per week

Create a Fun Environment Motivate Team Members Build Team Unity

copy 2016 IHG 13

1 My hotelrsquos monthly EFR goal

2 Front desk agents at my hotel

3 Monthly Enrollments with emails per person

4 Enrollments per week per person

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 3: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG

Champions Corner

3

How to participatebull Ask questions get updates

share ideas

bull Yoursquoll receive an email when

someone responds to your post

bull Use Hashtags and categories

bull Participate and understand the

Rules of Engagement

Complete your profile and accept Terms amp Conditions to

participate and make sure we can contact you

copy 2016 IHG

REMINDER IHG Rewards Club Bin and Recommended Offerings ndash Holiday Inn Express StaybridgeSuites Candlewood Suites PAL

4

bull Hotels will receive a branded bin to place drink and snack items in

bull Drink and snack items

bull Recognized brand items only

bull Should be purchased from existing distributors (ie Sysco) as part of the current procurement process

bull List of recommended options are listed in the training materials

bull Examples

bull 10 oz bag of potato chips

bull 15 oz chocolate bar

bull 15 oz power bar or granola bar

bull 12 oz water or soda

copy 2016 IHG

Welcome Amenity Resources

Merlin Initiatives IHG Rewards Club Hot Topics

Welcome Amenity OR Welcome Amenity - InterContinental

bull Reference the December Share amp Learn on Source for more details

bull Continue the conversation on Champions Corner using WelcomeAmenity5

copy 2016 IHG

Canadarsquos 150th Anniversary Hidden Gems Contest

bull Launched Feb 1 to hotels

bull Will launch to Canadians March 1

bull In June 2017 the microsite will turn into a Map of Canada

to reveal the top 150 hidden gems selected by IHG

6

copy 2016 IHG

Hotel Involvement

bull ACT NOW Log into the microsite before it opens to the public here using password 150Canada to enter in details around your hidden gems near your hotel

bull ACT LATER After March 1 help promote the contest to guests

Note IHG employees both corporate and at hotel are NOT eligible to win the prizeshellip

Guests will be eligible for 3

Prizes selected at random1 1 person will get 50000

points after 30 days

2 1 person will get 50000

points after 60 days

3 1 grand prize winner will get

1000000 points at the end

of the contest (90 days)

7

copy 2016 IHG

Loyalty Champion Development

bull Platinum status will require four consecutive quarters of

passing standards

bull Update to Loyalty Champion levels in Q1

bull Grace period for Champions

bull Levels were reassessed on January 20

bull Champions will be reassessed again on April 20

8

Action Review the Champion Toolkit found on Champions Corner

Champions Corner gtgt Downloads Section

copy 2016 IHG

Done in Q1

Master 3 Hurdles to Win

1 Your hotel must have a CLUB Champion for the quarter to

enter

2 Hotel must pass ALL standards

for the quarter1 Training

2 Welcome Amenity

3 Recognition

4 Enrollments

5 Reward Nights

3 Hotel gets 80 on Welcome Amenity and pass both

Winning Metrics for Recognition and Enrollments for Q19

copy 2016 IHG 10

1 Simplify the Target

2 Embrace Your Inner Artist

3 Get Personal

4 Think Like a Game Show Host

5 Surprise and Delight

6 Donrsquot be Afraid to Brag

copy 2016 IHG

Tips for motivating your team

11

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 12

bull Break down your overall target into smaller individual targets

bull Make meeting and exceeding goals more manageable

bull How many enrollments would each team member need per week

Create a Fun Environment Motivate Team Members Build Team Unity

copy 2016 IHG 13

1 My hotelrsquos monthly EFR goal

2 Front desk agents at my hotel

3 Monthly Enrollments with emails per person

4 Enrollments per week per person

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 4: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG

REMINDER IHG Rewards Club Bin and Recommended Offerings ndash Holiday Inn Express StaybridgeSuites Candlewood Suites PAL

4

bull Hotels will receive a branded bin to place drink and snack items in

bull Drink and snack items

bull Recognized brand items only

bull Should be purchased from existing distributors (ie Sysco) as part of the current procurement process

bull List of recommended options are listed in the training materials

bull Examples

bull 10 oz bag of potato chips

bull 15 oz chocolate bar

bull 15 oz power bar or granola bar

bull 12 oz water or soda

copy 2016 IHG

Welcome Amenity Resources

Merlin Initiatives IHG Rewards Club Hot Topics

Welcome Amenity OR Welcome Amenity - InterContinental

bull Reference the December Share amp Learn on Source for more details

bull Continue the conversation on Champions Corner using WelcomeAmenity5

copy 2016 IHG

Canadarsquos 150th Anniversary Hidden Gems Contest

bull Launched Feb 1 to hotels

bull Will launch to Canadians March 1

bull In June 2017 the microsite will turn into a Map of Canada

to reveal the top 150 hidden gems selected by IHG

6

copy 2016 IHG

Hotel Involvement

bull ACT NOW Log into the microsite before it opens to the public here using password 150Canada to enter in details around your hidden gems near your hotel

bull ACT LATER After March 1 help promote the contest to guests

Note IHG employees both corporate and at hotel are NOT eligible to win the prizeshellip

Guests will be eligible for 3

Prizes selected at random1 1 person will get 50000

points after 30 days

2 1 person will get 50000

points after 60 days

3 1 grand prize winner will get

1000000 points at the end

of the contest (90 days)

7

copy 2016 IHG

Loyalty Champion Development

bull Platinum status will require four consecutive quarters of

passing standards

bull Update to Loyalty Champion levels in Q1

bull Grace period for Champions

bull Levels were reassessed on January 20

bull Champions will be reassessed again on April 20

8

Action Review the Champion Toolkit found on Champions Corner

Champions Corner gtgt Downloads Section

copy 2016 IHG

Done in Q1

Master 3 Hurdles to Win

1 Your hotel must have a CLUB Champion for the quarter to

enter

2 Hotel must pass ALL standards

for the quarter1 Training

2 Welcome Amenity

3 Recognition

4 Enrollments

5 Reward Nights

3 Hotel gets 80 on Welcome Amenity and pass both

Winning Metrics for Recognition and Enrollments for Q19

copy 2016 IHG 10

1 Simplify the Target

2 Embrace Your Inner Artist

3 Get Personal

4 Think Like a Game Show Host

5 Surprise and Delight

6 Donrsquot be Afraid to Brag

copy 2016 IHG

Tips for motivating your team

11

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 12

bull Break down your overall target into smaller individual targets

bull Make meeting and exceeding goals more manageable

bull How many enrollments would each team member need per week

Create a Fun Environment Motivate Team Members Build Team Unity

copy 2016 IHG 13

1 My hotelrsquos monthly EFR goal

2 Front desk agents at my hotel

3 Monthly Enrollments with emails per person

4 Enrollments per week per person

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 5: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG

Welcome Amenity Resources

Merlin Initiatives IHG Rewards Club Hot Topics

Welcome Amenity OR Welcome Amenity - InterContinental

bull Reference the December Share amp Learn on Source for more details

bull Continue the conversation on Champions Corner using WelcomeAmenity5

copy 2016 IHG

Canadarsquos 150th Anniversary Hidden Gems Contest

bull Launched Feb 1 to hotels

bull Will launch to Canadians March 1

bull In June 2017 the microsite will turn into a Map of Canada

to reveal the top 150 hidden gems selected by IHG

6

copy 2016 IHG

Hotel Involvement

bull ACT NOW Log into the microsite before it opens to the public here using password 150Canada to enter in details around your hidden gems near your hotel

bull ACT LATER After March 1 help promote the contest to guests

Note IHG employees both corporate and at hotel are NOT eligible to win the prizeshellip

Guests will be eligible for 3

Prizes selected at random1 1 person will get 50000

points after 30 days

2 1 person will get 50000

points after 60 days

3 1 grand prize winner will get

1000000 points at the end

of the contest (90 days)

7

copy 2016 IHG

Loyalty Champion Development

bull Platinum status will require four consecutive quarters of

passing standards

bull Update to Loyalty Champion levels in Q1

bull Grace period for Champions

bull Levels were reassessed on January 20

bull Champions will be reassessed again on April 20

8

Action Review the Champion Toolkit found on Champions Corner

Champions Corner gtgt Downloads Section

copy 2016 IHG

Done in Q1

Master 3 Hurdles to Win

1 Your hotel must have a CLUB Champion for the quarter to

enter

2 Hotel must pass ALL standards

for the quarter1 Training

2 Welcome Amenity

3 Recognition

4 Enrollments

5 Reward Nights

3 Hotel gets 80 on Welcome Amenity and pass both

Winning Metrics for Recognition and Enrollments for Q19

copy 2016 IHG 10

1 Simplify the Target

2 Embrace Your Inner Artist

3 Get Personal

4 Think Like a Game Show Host

5 Surprise and Delight

6 Donrsquot be Afraid to Brag

copy 2016 IHG

Tips for motivating your team

11

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 12

bull Break down your overall target into smaller individual targets

bull Make meeting and exceeding goals more manageable

bull How many enrollments would each team member need per week

Create a Fun Environment Motivate Team Members Build Team Unity

copy 2016 IHG 13

1 My hotelrsquos monthly EFR goal

2 Front desk agents at my hotel

3 Monthly Enrollments with emails per person

4 Enrollments per week per person

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 6: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG

Canadarsquos 150th Anniversary Hidden Gems Contest

bull Launched Feb 1 to hotels

bull Will launch to Canadians March 1

bull In June 2017 the microsite will turn into a Map of Canada

to reveal the top 150 hidden gems selected by IHG

6

copy 2016 IHG

Hotel Involvement

bull ACT NOW Log into the microsite before it opens to the public here using password 150Canada to enter in details around your hidden gems near your hotel

bull ACT LATER After March 1 help promote the contest to guests

Note IHG employees both corporate and at hotel are NOT eligible to win the prizeshellip

Guests will be eligible for 3

Prizes selected at random1 1 person will get 50000

points after 30 days

2 1 person will get 50000

points after 60 days

3 1 grand prize winner will get

1000000 points at the end

of the contest (90 days)

7

copy 2016 IHG

Loyalty Champion Development

bull Platinum status will require four consecutive quarters of

passing standards

bull Update to Loyalty Champion levels in Q1

bull Grace period for Champions

bull Levels were reassessed on January 20

bull Champions will be reassessed again on April 20

8

Action Review the Champion Toolkit found on Champions Corner

Champions Corner gtgt Downloads Section

copy 2016 IHG

Done in Q1

Master 3 Hurdles to Win

1 Your hotel must have a CLUB Champion for the quarter to

enter

2 Hotel must pass ALL standards

for the quarter1 Training

2 Welcome Amenity

3 Recognition

4 Enrollments

5 Reward Nights

3 Hotel gets 80 on Welcome Amenity and pass both

Winning Metrics for Recognition and Enrollments for Q19

copy 2016 IHG 10

1 Simplify the Target

2 Embrace Your Inner Artist

3 Get Personal

4 Think Like a Game Show Host

5 Surprise and Delight

6 Donrsquot be Afraid to Brag

copy 2016 IHG

Tips for motivating your team

11

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 12

bull Break down your overall target into smaller individual targets

bull Make meeting and exceeding goals more manageable

bull How many enrollments would each team member need per week

Create a Fun Environment Motivate Team Members Build Team Unity

copy 2016 IHG 13

1 My hotelrsquos monthly EFR goal

2 Front desk agents at my hotel

3 Monthly Enrollments with emails per person

4 Enrollments per week per person

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 7: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG

Hotel Involvement

bull ACT NOW Log into the microsite before it opens to the public here using password 150Canada to enter in details around your hidden gems near your hotel

bull ACT LATER After March 1 help promote the contest to guests

Note IHG employees both corporate and at hotel are NOT eligible to win the prizeshellip

Guests will be eligible for 3

Prizes selected at random1 1 person will get 50000

points after 30 days

2 1 person will get 50000

points after 60 days

3 1 grand prize winner will get

1000000 points at the end

of the contest (90 days)

7

copy 2016 IHG

Loyalty Champion Development

bull Platinum status will require four consecutive quarters of

passing standards

bull Update to Loyalty Champion levels in Q1

bull Grace period for Champions

bull Levels were reassessed on January 20

bull Champions will be reassessed again on April 20

8

Action Review the Champion Toolkit found on Champions Corner

Champions Corner gtgt Downloads Section

copy 2016 IHG

Done in Q1

Master 3 Hurdles to Win

1 Your hotel must have a CLUB Champion for the quarter to

enter

2 Hotel must pass ALL standards

for the quarter1 Training

2 Welcome Amenity

3 Recognition

4 Enrollments

5 Reward Nights

3 Hotel gets 80 on Welcome Amenity and pass both

Winning Metrics for Recognition and Enrollments for Q19

copy 2016 IHG 10

1 Simplify the Target

2 Embrace Your Inner Artist

3 Get Personal

4 Think Like a Game Show Host

5 Surprise and Delight

6 Donrsquot be Afraid to Brag

copy 2016 IHG

Tips for motivating your team

11

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 12

bull Break down your overall target into smaller individual targets

bull Make meeting and exceeding goals more manageable

bull How many enrollments would each team member need per week

Create a Fun Environment Motivate Team Members Build Team Unity

copy 2016 IHG 13

1 My hotelrsquos monthly EFR goal

2 Front desk agents at my hotel

3 Monthly Enrollments with emails per person

4 Enrollments per week per person

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 8: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG

Loyalty Champion Development

bull Platinum status will require four consecutive quarters of

passing standards

bull Update to Loyalty Champion levels in Q1

bull Grace period for Champions

bull Levels were reassessed on January 20

bull Champions will be reassessed again on April 20

8

Action Review the Champion Toolkit found on Champions Corner

Champions Corner gtgt Downloads Section

copy 2016 IHG

Done in Q1

Master 3 Hurdles to Win

1 Your hotel must have a CLUB Champion for the quarter to

enter

2 Hotel must pass ALL standards

for the quarter1 Training

2 Welcome Amenity

3 Recognition

4 Enrollments

5 Reward Nights

3 Hotel gets 80 on Welcome Amenity and pass both

Winning Metrics for Recognition and Enrollments for Q19

copy 2016 IHG 10

1 Simplify the Target

2 Embrace Your Inner Artist

3 Get Personal

4 Think Like a Game Show Host

5 Surprise and Delight

6 Donrsquot be Afraid to Brag

copy 2016 IHG

Tips for motivating your team

11

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 12

bull Break down your overall target into smaller individual targets

bull Make meeting and exceeding goals more manageable

bull How many enrollments would each team member need per week

Create a Fun Environment Motivate Team Members Build Team Unity

copy 2016 IHG 13

1 My hotelrsquos monthly EFR goal

2 Front desk agents at my hotel

3 Monthly Enrollments with emails per person

4 Enrollments per week per person

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 9: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG

Done in Q1

Master 3 Hurdles to Win

1 Your hotel must have a CLUB Champion for the quarter to

enter

2 Hotel must pass ALL standards

for the quarter1 Training

2 Welcome Amenity

3 Recognition

4 Enrollments

5 Reward Nights

3 Hotel gets 80 on Welcome Amenity and pass both

Winning Metrics for Recognition and Enrollments for Q19

copy 2016 IHG 10

1 Simplify the Target

2 Embrace Your Inner Artist

3 Get Personal

4 Think Like a Game Show Host

5 Surprise and Delight

6 Donrsquot be Afraid to Brag

copy 2016 IHG

Tips for motivating your team

11

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 12

bull Break down your overall target into smaller individual targets

bull Make meeting and exceeding goals more manageable

bull How many enrollments would each team member need per week

Create a Fun Environment Motivate Team Members Build Team Unity

copy 2016 IHG 13

1 My hotelrsquos monthly EFR goal

2 Front desk agents at my hotel

3 Monthly Enrollments with emails per person

4 Enrollments per week per person

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 10: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 10

1 Simplify the Target

2 Embrace Your Inner Artist

3 Get Personal

4 Think Like a Game Show Host

5 Surprise and Delight

6 Donrsquot be Afraid to Brag

copy 2016 IHG

Tips for motivating your team

11

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 12

bull Break down your overall target into smaller individual targets

bull Make meeting and exceeding goals more manageable

bull How many enrollments would each team member need per week

Create a Fun Environment Motivate Team Members Build Team Unity

copy 2016 IHG 13

1 My hotelrsquos monthly EFR goal

2 Front desk agents at my hotel

3 Monthly Enrollments with emails per person

4 Enrollments per week per person

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 11: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG

Tips for motivating your team

11

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 12

bull Break down your overall target into smaller individual targets

bull Make meeting and exceeding goals more manageable

bull How many enrollments would each team member need per week

Create a Fun Environment Motivate Team Members Build Team Unity

copy 2016 IHG 13

1 My hotelrsquos monthly EFR goal

2 Front desk agents at my hotel

3 Monthly Enrollments with emails per person

4 Enrollments per week per person

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 12: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 12

bull Break down your overall target into smaller individual targets

bull Make meeting and exceeding goals more manageable

bull How many enrollments would each team member need per week

Create a Fun Environment Motivate Team Members Build Team Unity

copy 2016 IHG 13

1 My hotelrsquos monthly EFR goal

2 Front desk agents at my hotel

3 Monthly Enrollments with emails per person

4 Enrollments per week per person

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 13: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 13

1 My hotelrsquos monthly EFR goal

2 Front desk agents at my hotel

3 Monthly Enrollments with emails per person

4 Enrollments per week per person

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 14: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 14

Playlist

Done in Q1

Details

Guest Arrivals Reports Directions

Source Champions Corner

Downloads Front Office Scoreboard

Training Tracker

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 15: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 15

bull Create back-of-house posters

bull Choose a theme based on the month team interests current events

bull Be creative

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 16: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 09 February 2017 Private and confidential 16

bull Track everything in one place

bull Get your team involved in tracking

bull Find those people who like being creative on your team and ask for volunteers

Tell us on Champions Corner How are getting your team involved in making boards

and tracking your hotelrsquos progress

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 17: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 17

3 ideas for tracking boards

1 _________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________

3 _________________________________________________

Metrics I will track

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 18: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 18

How are your team members motivated differently

Ask Them

Build Competitive Spirit Recognize Deserving Team MembersBring Rewards to Life

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 19: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 19

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 20: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 20

Source gtgt Champions Corner gtgt Downloads

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 21: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 21

Tell Us on Champions Corner What are some other free or inexpensive ways to motivate

your team beyond the Employee Catalog

bull Recognition at a team meeting bull Time off

bull Gift cards bull Post Trip Advisor and Guest love

surveys when a team memberrsquos

name is mentioned

bull Coffee or lunch with your hotelrsquos

GM

bull Professional development

bull A special parking space bull First dibs at shift

choicescheduling privileges

bull Post name and photo back of

house

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 22: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG

Unique ideas for motivating your team

22

Notes

copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

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copy 2016 IHG 23

bull Have fun with this

bull Enroll someone from every state

bull Recognize guest names that start with every letter in the alphabet

bull See how this improves Recognition and Enrollments

Create a Fun Environment Build Competitive SpiritMotivate Your Team

copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

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copy 2016 IHG 24

Which of these is the biggest challenge to Thinking Like a Game Show Host

1 Finding games to create excitement around enrollments

2 Creating rules for games

3 Involving your GM in gamescontests

4 Securing small ldquoprizesrdquo to give winners

5 Creating appropriate challenges to add enrollments beyond goals

What tips did you find helpful on Champions Talk

________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 25: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 25

bull Get your GM involved

bull How can your GM provide prizes or extra recognition to your team members

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 26: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 26

bull Offer your team special incentives

bull Talk with your General Manager

bull Gift cards can be purchased at a discount from the IHG Employee Catalogue

Motivate your team Reward deserving team members Bring rewards to life

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 27: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 27

Name of

Team

Member

Why do they deserve a

Surprise amp Delight

bull Hand written note from your GM

bull Pick up their favorite coffee on your way in

bull Stop at a local chocolate shop or grocery store and grab

something sweet

bull Post a picture of the person back of house

bull Make an announcement at a team meeting

bull Giveaway a book on leadership or motivation

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 28: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 28

1 My preferred coffee order

2 My favorite breakfast items

3 My lunch of choice

4 Where I shop the most

5 My family consists of (kids pets)

6 Where I usually fill up my car

7 My guilty pleasure of snacks is

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 29: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 29

bull Find interesting ways to recognize top performers ndash beyond the front desk

bull Recognition goes a long way

bull Create ldquoCertificates of Awesomenessrdquo and write thank you notes

Reward deserving team members Motivate team members Inspire through example

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 30: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG 30

Goal _______ brags this

month

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 31: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG

Habits of Highly Successful Champions

31

bull Time is running out Distribute your teamrsquos monthly points

bull Points will be cleared out after February 15

bull Check your hotelrsquos current point balance and distribute points at

ndash Merlin Applications IHG Rewards Club Source My Hotel Distribute Points

EFR Points Guide

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 32: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG

Motivation Guide and Enrollment Materials

32

bull To download the Motivation Guide and Certificate go to ldquoEnrollment Basicsrdquo on Source

12

3

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded

Page 33: © 2016 IHG 1 · Merlin Initiatives ... •Choose a theme: based on the month, ... • Gift cards • Post Trip Advisor and Guest love surveys when a team member’s

copy 2016 IHG

Take Action

33

What to do in February

bull Complete Compliance Training by March 31 2017

bull Distribute hotelrsquos source account points by February 15 2017

bull Ensure team is in compliance with the enhanced Welcome

Amenity

bull Download the Motivation Guide on Source and use it to

motivate your team

bull Set your sights on the Done in Q1 Challenge

bull CANADA Add Hidden Gems to the microsite

Attendance Must be completed whether you attend live or recorded