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Professional learning by Scipio & Partners.

Applied professional learning

Turn Vague Feedback into Clear Expectations

Translate a broad label into something you can do.

Identify what the feedback describes and what is missing. Request situations, behaviours and examples of stronger work.

100% onlineFocused practical course€69 per participantApplications open
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Illustrative scene: a thoughtful employee asks a manager to clarify feedback, both pointing to concrete examples in a notebook during a quiet one-to-one.

YOUR LEARNING OUTCOMES

What you will be able to do.

Professionals navigating a consequential career or workplace situation.

  • Identify what the feedback describes and what is missing.
  • Request situations, behaviours and examples of stronger work.
  • Translate expectations into actions and review criteria.
  • Agree when and how progress will be discussed.
WHAT YOU WILL CREATE

Clarification questions and agreed, observable success criteria.

IN PRACTICE

A situation you could face.

Your review says you should be more strategic. No one explains what that means in your role. Turn the phrase into observable expectations.

YOUR TASK

Agree when and how progress will be discussed.

Illustrative learning scenario.

CURRICULUM

Your learning path.

4 modules

01

Separate labels from examples

Identify what the feedback describes and what is missing.

02

Ask useful questions

Request situations, behaviours and examples of stronger work.

03

Define success together

Translate expectations into actions and review criteria.

04

Close the feedback loop

Agree when and how progress will be discussed.

THE EXPERIENCE

Practice with a purpose.

Illustrative scene: a thoughtful employee asks a manager to clarify feedback, both pointing to concrete examples in a notebook during a quiet one-to-one.

100% onlineNo in-person attendance required.

Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included.

Understand the decision

Define the question and the evidence a useful answer needs.

Test your judgement

Apply the method to a realistic case and explain your choices.

Review the quality

Use explicit criteria to judge the result and improve the work.

ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION

Before you apply.

Are courses delivered online?

Course materials, exercises and any included coaching or live sessions are delivered online. No in-person attendance required.

Each programme specifies its pace and included support. Your invitation confirms any scheduled sessions and their timing.

Why do I need to apply?

We review your background and any goals or motivation you choose to share to assess programme fit. There is no payment when you apply.

How do intakes work?

We welcome new participants in intakes over time. Apply for access and we will email you when the next intake opens for this programme.

When can I start?

We will confirm the start date, what is included and the fee when we invite you to join. You can then decide whether to take part. Applying does not give you immediate course access.

What does the fee cover?

Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included. The €69 shown is an estimated fee per person. We will confirm what is included, the final price and any applicable taxes before you decide to join.

Will I receive a certificate?

Your invitation will explain what you need to complete, how your work will be assessed and whether the programme includes a certificate. Any Academy certificate is separate from an accredited academic qualification.

Who is behind the Academy?

Scipio Academy draws on practical expertise from senior alumni of McKinsey, BCG and Bain. We will share details of the programme contributors and reviewers with your invitation. The firms do not sponsor or endorse these programmes.