Modern Recognition: Designing and Executing Programs People Find Impactful

Unlock the power of recognition with expert-led strategies that drive real business impact. This course helps HR professionals design meaningful, scalable, and measurable R&R programs.  

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Course Highlights


- Learn to build impactful R&R programs.

- Learn to measure R&R program success.

- Gain insights from real-world case studies.

- Gain actionable strategies from top experts.


Upon course completion, earn a certificate and receive SHRM PDC credits.

Course Overview

Recognition is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s a core driver of trust, engagement, and business performance. Yet most R&R programs fall short, with only 1 in 5 organizations reporting meaningful impact. This course is designed to change that. Drawing on deep insights from global experts, the program helps HR professionals build recognition strategies that truly work—for their people and their business. 

You’ll explore the emotional and behavioral science behind recognition, learn how to design programs that feel authentic and scalable, and understand how to measure what matters. Whether you’re starting from scratch or reimagining an existing R&R program, this course gives you the frameworks, tools, and inspiration to make recognition a competitive advantage.

Featured Experts

Chester Elton

Culture & Leadership Expert | Executive Coach | Founder - The Culture Works

Dave Ulrich

Professor- University of Michigan, Author

Kathy Langlois

AVP of Culture & Engagement at Staples Promotional Products

John Land

Chief Advocacy Officer, Vantage Circle

Joseph Eugene Lesue

President & Chief Innovation Officer - Tru Enterprises

Saurabh Deshpande

Director, CoE- People and Culture, Vantage Circle

Course Curriculum

Modern Recognition: Designing and Executing Programs People Find Impactful

3 Exercises24 Learning Materials

Getting Started

Getting Started (4m:14s)

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Module-1: The Human Spark – Why Recognition Matters

Lesson 1: The Transformative Power of Recognition (2m:43s)

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00:02:43

Lesson 2: Building Trust Through Recognition (2m:50s)

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Lesson 3: The Power of Small Acts of Recognition (3m:03s)

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Lesson 4: What Makes Recognition Meaningful (3m:56s)

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Lesson 5: The Impact of Continuous Recognition (3m:19s)

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Lesson 6: Recognition as a Key to Workplace Success (2m:44s)

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Lesson 7: The Ripple Effect of Recognition (8m:36s)

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Lesson 8: How Recognition Shapes Company Culture and Why it Matters (5m:44s)

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Your Turn - Apply and Reflect

Exercise

Module-2: The Recognition Blueprint – Designing Programs That Work

Lesson 1: The Cost of Overlooking Recognition (3m:39s)

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Lesson 2: Strategically Designing R&R Programs (9m:13s)

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Lesson 3: Fostering Emotional Engagement Through Recognition (6m:07s)

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Lesson 4: Creating Deeper Engagement and Trust Through Recognition (4m:20s)

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Lesson 5: Driving Impactful R&R Programs on a Budget (2m:45s)

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Lesson 6: Encouraging Desired Behaviors Through R&R Programs (3m:30s)

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Lesson 7: Aligning R&R Programs with Employee Needs and Business Goals (7m:10s)

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Your Turn - Apply and Reflect

Exercise

Module-3: The Impact Engine – Measuring What Matters in R&R

Lesson 1: Quantifying the Impact of R&R Programs (7m:04s)

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Lesson 2: Balancing Technology and Personal Touch in Recognition (3m:47s)

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Lesson 3: Enhancing Recognition Through R&R Platforms (6m:32s)

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Lesson 4: Linking Recognition Data to Business Results (5m:14s)

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Lesson 5: Key Metrics for Measuring R&R Program Impact (6m:43s)

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Lesson 6: The Role of Managers and Leaders in R&R Success (3m:57s)

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Lesson 7: Overcoming Challenges in R&R Program Success (5m:55s)

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Your Turn - Apply and Reflect

Exercise

Closing Thoughts

Closing Thoughts (1m:19s)

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