With all the emphasis today on the importance of giving employees regular feedback, there is a tendency to forget that feedback is a two-way channel, and … Read more
Avoid Having Ratings “Nosedive” Engagement
As Lacie and Bets step into the elevator, they begin the typical morning-commute banter, gleefully chippering away about work, career prospects and Bets’ … Read more
Managers As Coaches Is No Longer Optional
These days we keep hearing about the disengaged workforce and the struggle to retain talent. Coupled with that, millennials are a growing segment of … Read more
The Case Against Feedback
If you are a manager or someone who supports people at your work, part of your job is seeking ways to help people succeed and improve your organization. … Read more
What You Believe About Feedback Is Probably Wrong
Note: The following is an excerpt from the soon to be published book, Fair Talk: Three Steps to Powerful Feedback ∼∼∼∼∼ “Those who take management … Read more
Teach Your Team How to Give Feedback People Don’t Want to Hear
“Your opinion matters to us.” “We want your input as we move forward.” “These changes will impact you, so please tell us what you think.” For all the talk … Read more
If They Weren’t Afraid, Here’s What Employees Would Tell the Boss
“What would you like to tell your boss but are afraid to share?” A simple question can turn silence into insights. There are a lot of things that employees … Read more
Does Feedback Really Improve Performance?
It frustrates me when things are presented as truths when they are at best opinions, and at worst self-serving fabrications. This is the reaction I had to … Read more
The 5 Wins You’ll Get From Regular Feedback
As HR, you often feel like the sole driver of performance and development processes. And while you are responsible for kickstarting a culture of feedback … Read more
Successful 360 Feedback Takes Coaching and Goals
Feedback is a vital part of performance, growth, and development. Understanding ourselves and how we interact with others helps us to understand the impact … Read more