ASAP Cubed: Guidelines for Effective Praising

Rewards and recognition are instrumental in bringing out the best in individuals. Yet, while giving effective praise may seem like common sense, it is not common practice in most organizations today. Many people have never learned how to give an effective praising. Try the acronym "ASAP cubed" to remember the essential elements of a good praising. Praise should be done as soon, as sincere, as specific, as personal, as positive and as proactive as possible.

	As soon: Give others praise as soon as the desired behavior or achievement is complete.
	As sincere: Praise to show appreciation for the person's efforts.
	As specific: Avoid generalities in favor of details of the achievement.
	As personal: Praise that is face-to-face is most meaningful to others.
	As positive: Do not undercut praise with a concluding note of criticism.
	As proactive: Lead with praising and catching people doing things right rather than reacting to mistakes when they are made.

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