S AY ? T H E A R T O F G I V I N G A N D R E C E I V I N G F E E D B A C K , P. 5 “The concept of ‘feedback’ comes from cybernetics, the theory of control [which] emphasizes the concept of a closed loop in a system…”
fears • Right situations and wrong ones • How to run a formal feedback session • Receiving feedback • Difficult situations • Retrospectives and pull requests
listen to their version, make clear desired behaviour 4. Consider potential objections 5. Consider possible barriers 6. Questions for recipient and for you 7. Desired short-term result(s) 8. Desired long-term result(s) Planning
to POV and consider its intention 3. Ask questions 4. Let your defences down 5. Resist the urge to justify your behaviour or actions 6. Identify what you can learn from it 7. Come up with an action plan 8. Recognise that even when valid has no place in the current conversation 9. Later on you can verify the feedback 10. But always thank the other person Receiving Feedback
• Empower everyone, not just leaders and managers • Encourage the team to help each other to solve problems • Not dwelling on what’s wrong • Set clear expectations • Encourage questions • Make it ok to say no Building respective culture guidelines