Leadership Track • 12 Scenarios

Feedback & Recognition

Get better at giving feedback—direct, kind, and actionable. From peer input to manager reviews.

Hard5–10 min

Giving Feedback to a Peer on Low-Quality Work — Arrogant

Give helpful, constructive feedback and maintain a strong working relationship

#feedback#peer#communication
Moderate5–10 min

Giving Feedback to a Peer on Low-Quality Work — Defensive

Give helpful, constructive feedback and maintain a strong working relationship

#feedback#peer#communication
Easy5–10 min

Giving Feedback to a Peer on Low-Quality Work — Easygoing

Give helpful, constructive feedback and maintain a strong working relationship

#feedback#peer#communication
Easy5–7 min

Giving Encouraging Feedback to a Peer Who’s Growing Fast

Give specific, positive feedback that reinforces progress and builds confidence

#feedback#peer#positive-feedback
Moderate8 min

Giving Balanced Feedback to a Peer Who Dominates Pairing Sessions

Provide constructive peer feedback that fosters collaboration without damaging the relationship

#feedback#peer#communication
Hard10 min

Giving Feedback to a Peer Whose Work Has Slipped

Give respectful, honest feedback to a peer without causing defensiveness or awkwardness

#feedback#peer#performance
Easy5–7 min

Responding to Supportive Feedback as a New Engineer

Show appreciation for the feedback and openness to grow

#feedback#receiving-feedback#growth-mindset
Moderate7–10 min

Responding Professionally to Constructive Peer Feedback

Acknowledge the feedback with maturity and curiosity — and protect the relationship

#feedback#receiving-feedback#communication
Hard10–12 min

Handling Tough Feedback From a Manager Without Getting Defensive

Stay professional, digest the feedback, and ask for clarity or support — without getting defensive

#feedback#receiving-feedback#leadership
Easy7 min

Giving Upward Feedback to a Supportive Manager

Give thoughtful, constructive upward feedback in a respectful and safe way

#feedback#upward#communication
Moderate8 min

Giving Honest Feedback to a Manager Who Often Interrupts

Give respectful upward feedback about meeting dynamics and airtime

#feedback#upward#communication
Hard10 min

Giving Feedback to a Manager Who Doesn’t Take Criticism Well

Deliver honest upward feedback with care, clarity, and political awareness

#feedback#upward#psychological-safety
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