The BRAVOS! is a format from Belgium designed to build an engaged community focused on solving the complex issue of employee engagement. Candidates develop a cases to pitch to two juries, showcasing their honest engagement practices, celebrating their awards during an Awards Conference.
We welcome applications from SMEs and large companies interested in showcasing their employee engagement strategies. You are encouraged to apply if your organisation is committed to creating a positive work environment and innovative engagement solutions.
That's the spirit, and you are exactly the type of company we are looking for. Progress and honesty over perfection is our motto. Let's focus on enhancing the positives and improving the challenges based on the opinion of many experts. We don't shame anyone, on the contrary.
What is the structure of the BRAVOS!?
The BRAVOS! spans a year and includes lab events where candidates, jurors, coaches, and sponsors gather to share insights and experiences. During the process, we celebrate our winners and present them with awards.
What are the benefits of participating in the BRAVOS!?
Candidates benefit from:
How much time do we have to invest in this?
The minimum investment in time is attending the Labs, writing your case, preparing for a pitch and coming to the awards.
Most companies use the Bravos Awards as a journey to ignite employee engagement within the organisation. They create a team of believers who go the extra mile.
How are candidates evaluated?
Candidates are evaluated based on the innovation, impact, and progress of their employee engagement practices. The evaluation is conducted during pitch sessions by two distinct juries: the Expert Jury and the Next Gen Jury. We will send an entry kit to all candidates with best practices.
How can I apply to be a candidate in the BRAVOS!?
You can apply by completing the readiness scan. One of our facilitators will have an intake call with you to discuss if you are eligible.
What are the deadlines?
Your case deadline is Feb 17th. You can find the detailed timeline here.
Can I attend the labs if I am not a candidate?
While the labs are invite-only and primarily aimed at current candidates, coaches, and jurors, we welcome potential candidates to attend the first session to learn more about the program and decide if they wish to apply. Ask our community members for a free entrance ticket or join the waiting list.
How can I prepare for the pitch sessions?
Candidates are advised to engage actively in the labs, and seek feedback from peers and mentors. Our coaches can help you prepare a clear and impactful presentation that highlights the effectiveness of your engagement strategy.
What kind of feedback do participants receive?
Unlike other Awards, our 12 expert jurors, 12 nextgen jurors and our coaches will read your case and give valuable feedback. Feedback includes positive suggestions for improvement.
How do you celebrate?
It is an Awards Conference in a unique location where we celebrate the best practices in employee engagement, with awards given to companies showing progress, not perfection. Yes, you can bring extra people to cheer you on. The who's who in employee engagement should be there!
Privacy of my case?
Your case will be shared with the jurors who sign an non-disclosure and conflict of interest agreement. It will not be shared with the general public. Feedback from the jurors will be consolidated and sent to you only. Your live pitch will be recorded and shared.
What if leadership is not convinced?
We hear you! If leadership is not convinced about the power of employee engagement, we recommend sending them our book. Once they understand the value, they will realise that a community program approach like Bravos offers the best return on investment at a low cost.
Investment?
When you complete the readiness scan, we will send you all the details of the program and the costs involved. With a budget of approximately 10,000 AED, you will receive a full-year program, including the Labs, pitching, feedback, and the Awards Conference.
Visibility?
Winning an award will give you the extra employer branding you deserve! Through our socials and B2B emails, we reach thousands in the region. People will recognise that this award is something you had to work for!
