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Workplace Praise: Leaders Powerful Motivational Tool (Udemy.com)

Master effective workplace praise to boost morale, drive engagement and improve performance

4.2
349 reviews

Created by: Silvia Wright-Davies

Last updated September 2026

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What you will learn

  • Master how to praise effectively so as to engage, energize and build employee confidence in their own abilities and greatness.
  • Learn how to use praise to increase staff morale and engagement.
  • Increase the performance and productivity of staff.
  • Benefit from decreased absenteeism and turnover.
  • A sense of pride and achievement to be enjoyed by both staff and leader.
  • Encourage learning and development.
  • Collaborative workforce and increased team loyalty.
  • Happier environment.
  • Increased customer satisfaction.
  • Less job-related accidents.
  • As a leader, you will gain respect and appreciation.
  • Become aware of possible reasons as to what might stop you from praising despite having the knowledge, and what to do.

How it compares

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  • Rating4.2 out of 5higher than 7% of them
  • Reviews349#173 of 231 by number of reviews
  • Length1.6 hoursshorter than 58% of them
  • Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 96% of them

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Course Description

Praising an employee for a great job sounds like a simple exercise, but not all managers get it right, and ineffective praise can do more harm than good.

Done properly, recognition is a great tool for boosting employee morale and for increasing workers engagement and productivity.

In this course you will learn exactly how to go about recognizing and showing your appreciation for a great job so that you engage, energize and help build employee confidence in their own abilities and greatness.

You will learn when to express your appreciation, how to tailor your recognition so it produces the greatest impact for each individual. You will be shown how to get the balance right, both in terms of frequency and when and if to acknowledge the team or just the individual.

It is also important of acknowledge the unsung heroes within your direct reports. This course will show you how to do this.

You will also learn what the common pitfalls are that you need to avoid to ensure your praise doesn’t backfire. This will ensure you don’t end up discouraging instead of encouraging.

How you go about delivering praise will determine its impact and effectiveness. This course guides you through the process to ensure you achieve the right outcomes.

The course includes quizzes and 5 role-plays that you are invited to complete so that you can test your knowledge and understanding, and there is also an Action Plan to keep you on track with 'how and when' you acknowledge your staff efforts and achievements.

This course is all about Positive Feedback designed to reinforce desired behaviours and/or performance. It is an essential complement to Constructive Feedback designed to addresses performance areas or behavioural standards in need of improvement.

As a bonus for you, I have transcribed the wording of this course into an eBook and that is available for you to download as an easy reference.

Please note that this course offers a full 30-day money back guarantee.
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Instructor Details

Silvia Wright-Davies

Silvia Wright-Davies is a Business Improvement Specialist, Performance Coach, educator, and author with extensive experience helping individuals and organisations improve performance, communication, and business results.

Over the course of her career, Silvia has worked in several countries and owned a number of diverse businesses, giving her a practical understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by business owners, managers, and professionals.

Since 2000, Silvia has trained managers, leaders, teams, and organisations across Australia and New Zealand, working with both large corporations and smaller businesses. Her teaching combines practical experience with proven strategies that students can apply immediately to strengthen leadership, communication, conflict resolution, personality awareness, and overall business performance.

Silvia is the author of several books and a range of popular online courses. She is committed to delivering practical, straightforward learning that is engaging, relevant, and immediately useful. Her goal is to equip students with skills they can apply with confidence to achieve meaningful and lasting results.

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By Alan Gloyne on 5/10/2026

Very clear outline and objectives of the course. I particularly like the idea to stipulate ones own goals vs that of what the course can do for one. Silvia does a great job in considering alternate approaches and giving clear outcomes. I appreciate the additional extras introduced at the end of the course.

By Lina Gabriella Méndez Arregocés on 6/26/2025

It’s really valuable information but it need a deeper understanding regarding the Business Value for the Rewards and it’s not to friendly in the visual of the video.

By Arno Nooteboom on 6/26/2024

I prefer to see the trainer instead of only hearing him/her, with (in this case) pretty 'old fashion' ppt slides.

By Anonymized User on 6/26/2024

I found this course very light on meaningful content, and repetitive.

By Anonymized User on 10/1/2023

Understand the power of praise and also to be an inspiration for me to change mindset to work with positive environment.

By Shweta Samant on 9/17/2021

I have been a Team lead for a year now and this course has given me some wonderful insights on how to be a better leader.

By Aditya Nair on 9/17/2021

I am currently moving into a leadership role in my organisation and this course has given me some wonderful insights on how to excel at this role.

By leeanne Undy on 7/11/2020

This was a great. Clear, concise information and examples. Very valuable information that i can use as a team leader and as a teacher in the Education Department.

By Brian Clarke on 10/26/2019

Finding good staff is not too hard, but keeping them can be if the advice presented on this course, is not adhered to by those who manage others.

By Carlie Towers on 10/19/2019

I supervise a small team of employees and this course has given me ways and ideas on how to get the best out of my employees in a positive way, this information is exactly what I needed to learn!

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  • Price: $59.99
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  • Updated: icon September 2026
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