In healthy feedback cultures, each member of the team is eager to share, request and receive feedback as part of the performance routine. Leaders can help build a health feedback culture in a number of way:
Set clear expectations ahead of time
Give feedback often
Keep it brief
Make it feel safe
Make it motivating
These elements work together to transform feedback from a feared process into a dynamic tool for trust, growth and high performance.
It’s a leader’s role to create a feedback culture where trust prevails, and feedback is a regular, brief, safe, and motivating part of team interactions.
How healthy would you consider the feedback culture on your team? What specific step can you take this week to improve the feedback culture for everyone?