Teams Can Grow This Spring, Too
Frank Talarico, CEO
Spring is a time of renewal, growth, and opportunity. As the weather improves and the days get longer, it can be a great time to motivate teams at work and set the stage for a successful year. Here are some tips for using spring to motivate teams at work:
- Set goals: Spring is a great time to set goals for the rest of the year. Encourage your team to think about what they want to achieve and create a plan for reaching those goals. This can help to create a sense of purpose and focus among team members, and it can also help to align everyone around a common objective.
- Celebrate accomplishments: Spring is also a time to celebrate accomplishments from the past year. Take some time to recognize the hard work and dedication of your team members and celebrate the successes that you’ve achieved together. This can help to build morale and create a sense of pride and ownership among team members.
- Get outside: Spring is a time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Play some golf! Plan team outings to local parks or other outdoor spaces and encourage your team to take advantage of the nice weather during breaks and lunch hours. This can help to boost energy levels and improve overall mood and morale.
- Refresh the workspace: Spring is a great time to refresh the workspace and create a more inviting and energizing environment. This can include everything from cleaning and decluttering to adding plants or other natural elements to the office. A fresh, inviting workspace can help to create a positive and productive atmosphere for your team.
- Encourage learning and development: Spring is also a time to focus on learning and development. Encourage your team members to take on new challenges and learn new skills. This can help to keep them engaged and motivated, and it can also help to create a culture of continuous improvement and growth within your organization.
- Emphasize teamwork: Spring is a great time to emphasize the importance of teamwork and collaboration. Encourage your team members to work together on projects and initiatives and create opportunities for them to share their ideas and insights with each other. This can help to foster a sense of camaraderie and support among team members, and it can also lead to better outcomes and more successful projects.
- Have fun: Finally, spring is a time to have fun and enjoy the lighter side of work. Plan team-building activities or social events and encourage your team members to take breaks and enjoy the season. A little fun and relaxation can go a long way in boosting morale and motivation.
Spring is a great time to motivate teams at work. By setting goals, celebrating accomplishments, getting outside, refreshing the workspace, encouraging learning and development, emphasizing teamwork, and having fun, you can create a positive and energizing atmosphere for your team. With the right approach, you can set the stage for a successful year and help your team members achieve their full potential.
Important Notes
2023 Sweepstakes Underway
Attracting and engaging the golf consumers in our section has been a priority of ours since the Spring of 2021. Each quarter since we launched this initiative, the PNWPGA executes a consumer-facing sweepstakes. The first sweepstakes of 2023 is now live – “Win a Year of Free Golf!” I encourage you to share this with your clients, members, family and friends. Approaching 70,000 unique golf consumers in our proprietary database, the section regularly engages these golfers with special PNWPGA content, always promoting our members, spotlighting our partners, and sharing unique opportunities in and around the section and larger golf industry. My personal thanks to this year’s thirteen courses for donating foursomes for the 2023 promotion.
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Special Partner Thanks
Our sincere thanks to Mr. Garth Mattson and Ashworth for supporting the 2023 PNWPGA Tournament Program, our largest member service. Garth and Ashworth are back, better than ever. I encourage you to contact him today, to explore the reemergence of one of the golf industry’s most iconic brands. Garth can be reached directly at: [email protected].
Exciting Sponsorship News
The Pacific Northwest PGA Section and Garmany Golf are excited to announce the launch of the “Garmany Majors Shootout,” a new competition designed to showcase the skill and precision of PGA professionals participating in the Section’s four major events and three senior major events. This unique “closest to the pin” contest will allow winners to qualify for the “Garmany Majors Shootout Finale” to be held annually at the PNWPGA Pro-Pro Tournament, the day before the PNW PGA Professional Championship. The Majors Shootout deepens an already significant partnership between the PNWPGA and Garmany. This added component to Garmany’s investment in our Section and our Members will directly increase payouts across Section “majors.”
The PNWPGA Tournament Committee will select two par-3 holes at each of the qualifying events, including the Pelzer Golf Northwest Open Invitational, Pelzer Golf Oregon Open Invitational, Rosauers Open Invitational, Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational, Senior Players Championship, Senior Oregon Open and PNW PGA Senior Professional Championship.
The top two qualifiers from each event will be invited to the “Garmany Majors Shootout Finale” at Suncadia Resort – Tumble Creek Club on September 18, 2023, where the Garmany Majors Shootout Champion will be crowned. The champion at the finale will receive a golf experience package from Garmany Golf: a bucket list trip in Portugal, including five (5) nights of five-star accommodations and three (3) rounds of golf (airfare not included).
Garmany Golf, founded in 2009, specializes in creating unique and memorable golf travel experiences around the world for guests with discerning tastes. With both international and U.S. domestic experiences offered in their portfolio, Garmany Golf customizes all experiences specifically to the interests and tastes of the club, group, or individual guest. I encourage you all to contact Garmany Golf to explore how they might partner with you for all your golf travel excursions at [email protected]
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