Make it Count – Customizing Your Feedback In the workplace, feedback is one of the most valuable performance improvement tools for leaders & teams, yet it can often be a source of anxiety or even animosity.
Many of us can think back to a time when we put someone on the defensive while trying to help them improve—an anxious and frustrating situation for everyone involved. On the other hand, perhaps you have felt somewhat incompetent or unappreciated after receiving feedback from a peer.
In the workplace, feedback is one of the most valuable performance improvement tools for leaders and their teams, yet it can often be a source of anxiety or even animosity. Fortunately, the secrets to constructive feedback can be applied with a bit of focused learning.
Giving and receiving feedback are skills that require nurturing. By cultivating an understanding of the difference between helpful and detrimental feedback (not to be confused with positive and negative feedback), you can avoid misunderstandings and build stronger, more effective working relationships........ (cont'd) |