Why you should not reward individual performances (in a team).

The way you reward performance defines your culture. The culture around you. The work culture you want to nurture in your team.

Reward individuals, and you create competition. A system where personal achievements matter more than collective success. It drives high performers but also breeds rivalry and isolation.

Reward teams, and you build interdependence. A culture where collaboration thrives and success is shared. It fosters unity, not division.

Which one do you want? Competition or collaboration? Your reward system decides.