Recognizing Steady Impact — Mid-Level Engineer
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Reinforcing Good Performance — New Team Member
You’re having a casual 1:1 to acknowledge Jamie’s strong start and talk about what’s next.
Your Role
Manager
Goal: Reinforce good habits and encourage continued growth without overpromising
Character Profile
Jamie Tran, Mid-20s (Non-binary)
A junior engineer who’s joined recently, taken feedback well, and delivered solid results. They’re positive, thoughtful, and eager to improve further.
Recognizing Steady Impact — Mid-Level Engineer
You're having a 1:1 to give performance feedback — Riley is solid, but you want to start nudging toward tech leadership behaviors.
Your Role
Manager
Goal: Acknowledge great contributions while steering toward next-level behaviors
Character Profile
Riley Chen, Late 20s (Female)
A consistent, well-liked engineer who delivers well and supports the team, but isn’t yet stepping into higher visibility or leadership impact.
Balancing Praise and Expectations — Senior Engineer Seeking Recognition
You’re giving performance feedback after a strong quarter. Devon expects explicit recognition or a promotion, but leadership is still evaluating next steps.
Your Role
Manager
Goal: Acknowledge achievements while managing upward expectations and maintaining motivation
Character Profile
Devon Singh, Mid-30s (Male)
Devon is a technically strong senior engineer who expects recognition for recent cross-team impact. He’s ambitious and proud of recent work, but some expectations (like title changes) may not be realistic right now.