Creating your class yearbook isn’t a two-minute process. A lot of hard work, teamwork and dedication are involved in making it look great. For a graduating student or students that have a lot going on, staying focused with your tasks on the yearbook committee can be challenging. Students aren’t getting paid to be part of the group and at times can feel worn out and frustrated.

Group of six students working around table in library

As a committee lead, teacher or faculty member it is important to build positivity with your yearbook committee. Here are a few ideas to help achieve this:

  • Recognize accomplishments. When a certain task for the yearbook is complete invite the entire team to have a small celebration such as a pizza party. Toast those special individuals that contributed to that part of the yearbooks success. This positive reinforcement will help those teams to continue to work hard and push others to work hard as well.

  • Show support. Don’t throw anyone on the committee “out to the wolves”. This is essential for the sales team. By providing support and giving tips will lets those committee members that are on the front line know they aren’t alone and that you and the rest of team have their back.

  • Motivate the team with incentives. Everyone loves a great incentive. It makes people work harder. While a monetary incentive won’t work in a setting like this a discount off their own yearbook maybe all it takes to get your committee to work hard and great.

There is always that saying “Garbage in…Garbage out.” If you show you don’t care and don’t provide guidance your final product will more than likely let down most expectations. By staying positive and always encouraging will for sure keep your yearbook committee at top speed!