Well, nobody at the moment. I was looking for a tag line that may grab some attention!
I currently have a conundrum and would appreciate any thoughts that you, the reader may have that could help point me in the right direction.
So, my challenge relates to the current survey that we are running here are Arras People under the banner PPM Census which will provide raw data for the Arras People 2012 Benchmark Report.
We are now in our seventh year and the biggest challenge is to attract respondents, after all no data means no report. Practitioners love to receive the report which is requested in hard copy and electronically from our web site throughout the year. However many of these same people are too busy, not interested or get upset when requested to participate and give of their time so we can compile the next one!
Looking around, many advise that the answer is to provide a PRIZE to reward participants. This makes some sense, but leaves me with a couple of questions;
- Is the report not a prize in itself, or am I being deluded here?
- What sort of prize is required? Previously we have tried iPads, iPods, project management training courses, all of which impact the numbers if not the quality of responses as bounty hunters join the fray!
I would really appreciate your thoughts on this as my hand is hovering over my wallet even as I write….
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Hi John
How about something that people can’t buy for themselves – maybe a profile on your blog or magazine; mentoring to help prepare for their next role; or coaching for a capability they want to develop or improve.
Regards, Jo Ann
Hi Jo Ann
Thanks for your comments, certainly worth consideration.
Cheers
John
John
I think that the survey is a reward in itself. Personally I contributed for the first time after I received a copy of the report. However you do give the report away during the year. Is there something that you could give to everyone, from the survey itself that only goes to every person who completes the survey, as opposed to those who get the printed copy during the year.
The big prize of the iPad/Kindle Reader etc is a great headline grabber, and you probably need those incentives as a headline, but perhaps a second prize of a CV review, which your company does anyway to say 10 other people, would then hold out to the people who either have an iPad/Kindle or think, there isn’t any chance of winning one anyway. This is then of monetary value to the individual, and certainly personalised.
Hopefully some thoughts for you (and the wallet)
Stuart