subject: 5 Steps To Remember When Coordinating A Group Gift For The Boss [print this page] Coordinating a group gift for your boss' birthday or other memorable occasion is simple when you follow these simple steps: Choose a leader and members, agree on the budget, gather gift ideas, purchase the gift, and sign the card.
Buying a gift for your boss can be a little tricky sometimes, especially if you don't know your boss very well. However, knowing even just a few of your boss' favorites will help make the task a little easier. Giving a gift for any special occasions requires some thoughtful preparation. Here is a guide to help you find, buy, and prepare a group gift ahead of time:
Choose a leader and members
Every group needs a leader to take charge of an event. The leader must be the person who knows more about the boss' favorites and likes and is willing to organize the efforts or the rest of the group. Choosing the right members is also important. The extra help each group member provides will make the process of selecting the gift easier. After all, the more heads brainstorming gift ideas the better! Plus, more people in the group means a better budget for everyone.
Agree on the budget
Knowing and planning how much money the group will spend collectively and individually is also important. The budget will help you decide what the group can afford to buy. It will also help members know what they are expected to contribute towards the gift. Make sure your budget includes any wrapping materials and cards that will go along with the gift.
Gather gift ideas
Gathering gift ideas is easy when you have an idea of what the boss really likes. Talking to the boss' assistant, secretary or even to the boss' friends will help you better understand what your boss would appreciate most. Keep asking for ideas until you find something that you know the boss will love that fits your budget. In choosing the gift, make sure that it's all about your boss and not a decision influenced by your own desires. Remember that the person you are giving the gift to is your boss. Always consider gift items that are professional in nature.
Purchase the gift
Go out an buy the gift that you and your members have selected. Because you set a budget, you will know in advance of your purchase how much money will be left over. Decide what to do with the excess. You can buy an additional gift or divide the return the excess back to the group members. Be sure to let everyone know the final cost of the gift.
Sign the card
Signing the group card is the final and most important part in giving a group gift. Make sure that all group members, including the leader, sign it. If one signature is missing, someone gets left out of the fun. Not to mention your boss will miss thanking someone for the effort and generosity.
Avoid giving gift certificates to prevent the focus on a dollar amount. Carefully following these steps will surely make your boss feel your much needed and deserved appreciation.
