Rewrite vague praise into specific, timed, and channel-sensitive recognition.
Capture the moment Choose one concrete situation from the last 7 days and write where and when it happened. Recognition without anchoring feels generic and can be contested later. Context narrows interpretation. Name exact behavior Write what the person did in observable terms (no labels like 'great communication'). Observable behavior gives the person a repeatable lever and reduces defensiveness. Attach impact and repeat cue Describe the business or team effect, then add where to use it again. Impact makes praise credible; the cue turns appreciation into sustained performance. Select channel Decide if public visibility helps the team or if private…
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