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## Problem
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How can we properly express our gratitude to a contributor for their InnerSource contribution to a project?
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How can we properly express our gratitude to a contributor for their contribution to an InnerSource project?
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We may not know precisely which words or communication channels we should use to express ourselves sincerely.
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Effective praise for participants follows a pattern, and following this pattern helps ensure that our messages of thanks come across clearly and graciously.
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But recognizing and thanking contributors is critical for keeping those contributors (and their managers) engaged in the work.
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Luckily, effective praise for participants follows a pattern, and following this pattern helps ensure that our messages of thanks come across clearly and graciously.
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It also makes us less likely to forget to praise our contributors, which is unfortunately too easy to do.
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## Context
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Being recognized by others feels good.
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And in a professional setting, recognition from peers can also increase your organizational influence and career growth.
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Any time someone contributes to your InnerSource project, recognize them with an authentic sincere "thank you."
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Any time someone contributes to your InnerSource project, recognize them with an authentic, sincere "thank you."
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Be sure to highlight specific examples of ways these contributions have impacted the project positively.
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For non-trivial contributions (all code contributions and significant time contributions), say "thank you" via the following mechanisms:
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