“Great job” is nice to hear and easy to forget. This playbook helps you recognize people in a way that’s specific, timely, and tied to what their work made possible, so the right behaviors get repeated.
INSIDE THE PLAYBOOK (1 page)
A 3-step framework: Spot It, Explain It, Reinforce It
Two-minute prep so you walk in clear
Real wording for the hardest part
A short checklist for your next move
THE COMPANION TOOL: Recognition Builder Worksheet (4 pages)
Helps you pick the moment and the skill to recognize, connect it to impact, build your message, choose how to deliver it, and track recognition across your team.
USE THIS WHEN
You want to reinforce positive behavior
A team member handled a situation well
Morale needs a boost
You want recognition with lasting impact
YOU’LL KNOW IT’S WORKING WHEN
Desired behaviors are repeated
Confidence increases
Recognition becomes part of the culture
WHAT YOU GET
Instant download: one zip file with three print-ready PDFs (US Letter). The playbook, the Recognition Builder Worksheet, and a one-page Before You Begin guide.
“Great job” is nice to hear and easy to forget. This playbook helps you recognize people in a way that’s specific, timely, and tied to what their work made possible, so the right behaviors get repeated.
INSIDE THE PLAYBOOK (1 page)
A 3-step framework: Spot It, Explain It, Reinforce It
Two-minute prep so you walk in clear
Real wording for the hardest part
A short checklist for your next move
THE COMPANION TOOL: Recognition Builder Worksheet (4 pages)
Helps you pick the moment and the skill to recognize, connect it to impact, build your message, choose how to deliver it, and track recognition across your team.
USE THIS WHEN
You want to reinforce positive behavior
A team member handled a situation well
Morale needs a boost
You want recognition with lasting impact
YOU’LL KNOW IT’S WORKING WHEN
Desired behaviors are repeated
Confidence increases
Recognition becomes part of the culture
WHAT YOU GET
Instant download: one zip file with three print-ready PDFs (US Letter). The playbook, the Recognition Builder Worksheet, and a one-page Before You Begin guide.