Coaching an Embedded Practice in real work.
Send one message naming exactly what someone's contribution was and why it mattered — within 24 hours.
Most people who shaped the outcome of a meeting never hear that they did. One sentence changes that — and changes what they bring next time.
Are they catching it in time?
A session just ended where a contribution shaped the outcome. Note whether you saw it happen or hear about it after.
Is the new or default action running?
Did they name the specific contribution within 24 hours, or let it pass unacknowledged? Can't tell, ask. Can tell, reinforce it.
Is this a pattern, or one good moment?
The recognition note goes out after most sessions, not just the standout ones.
Is it showing up unprompted?
No prompting needed. Recognition goes out by default, and people bring sharper thinking as a result.
Consistent evidence recognition goes out within a day, after most sessions — without a reminder.