Human Resources

Do

• Narrow down the problem. Be very specific.
• Concentrate! Handle one problem at a time. Submit them separately, if appropriate.
• Be persistent. Good ideas rarely come on the first try.
• Be confident in your search for solutions.
• Let your creativity take over. When your mind gets tired, rest for a while. Your mind will keep working unconsciously and come up with more ideas when you are actually working on something else.
• Anticipate questions and obstacles likely to arise when implementing your idea. Figure out counter arguments in advance. Be ready to sell your idea!
• Determine what the benefits of your idea will be to the County, your department, and other employees.

Ask for help, when you need it. If you need technical assistance, don't be afraid to ask your supervisor, your department idea Specialist (ESP Coordinator) or the County's Idea Manager at 305-375-1364 for help.

Go to the Idea Machine to submit your idea. If your idea is considered eligible for any of the Idea Rewards Program (ESP) award categories you will receive email notification. Should you need to submit any additional information, please contact the idea Manager at 305-375-1364, Human Resources, SPCC, Suite 2110.

Here is a copy of the Idea Rewards Program (ESP) submission form . If your Idea Machine submission qualifies, you may be requested to complete this additional information.

Don't

The following idea topics are not eligible for Idea Excellence Award (Special Award) cash recognition:

• Personal complaints or personnel grievances
• Adjustments in benefits, salaries, or job classifications
• Matters within the scope of collective bargaining
• Matters requiring legislative or court action other than by County Ordinance
• Stricter enforcement of existing rules, regulations, ordinances
• Items involving routine corrections, maintenance, or housekeeping activities and adherence to prescribed safety practices
• Increases in existing fees or charges
• An idea previously awarded cash

For more details, view Administrative Order 7-8.