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# Tool: Acknowledgement & Reinforcement

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Acknowledgement is an important action for everyone to take. Whether it is feedback to a team member, reinforcement of an agreement that someone has met or encouragement for trying a new skill, this quick reference tool is a great reminder of how to give meaningful and supportive feedback.

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