Every now and then we ask our clients to give only positive feedback to each other for one whole month. The effect is amazing every time: When we meet with our clients again to hear how it went, we see the happy, glowing faces of energized people.
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In a team development workshop I learned: Feedback is a labor of love. That may sound over the top but it’s not. Giving feedback is an act of kindness to yourself and to others.
The most important thing about giving feedback is your attitude: open-mindedness, appreciation for others and how you give feedback. Feedback is not just saying “That’s great!” or “I don’t like that.” Giving real feedback means sharing careful observations as well as pointing out effects, consequences and perhaps a suggestion or two.