The simplest lever for cooperation needs no budget, no tools, and no permission: just noticing what works.
A colleague gets a great result. You think “well done”… and say nothing, afraid it will sound like flattery or raise expectations. This module removes those barriers: specific praise that sounds genuine, five questions that turn a success into learning for the whole team, and actions that build recognition between colleagues, even toward your manager.
What you’ll take away
- the SBI method to move from vague to credible praise
- five questions to turn an individual success into team learning
- the simple rituals that keep positive feedback alive between peers, even remotely
Who it’s for
Managers and team members who want to make recognizing good work a habit in their teams.
Learning objectives
- Understand the negativity bias and why high-performing teams give more positive than negative comments.
- Give credible praise using the SBI method, and lower the three barriers to giving it.
- Build on a success with five questions, from the process used to lessons you can apply to other topics.
- Establish positive feedback between peers: a meeting ritual, remote actions, and recognition for your manager.
How does this module work?
The steps of the Adaptive module.
- Self-assessmentOn nine dimensions, to gauge current habits and guide the practice.
- Expert videoA ~10 min video with three pauses for reflection.
- Practice scenariosThe first two scenarios chosen from the self-assessment, then sixteen more, optional. Every answer gets feedback: what it leads to, and one way to improve.
- Dated commitmentOne action to try, written by the learner or chosen from the suggestions.
- Memo to downloadKey takeaways, questions, commitment, personal notes, and checklists.
Duration: ~20 min. Excluding bonus practice scenarios and optional in-depth content.



