Head Tilt #44: I feed you, you feedback

This is CoSo. He sits at my desk when I am not there. He loves doughnuts.


When cultivating corporate culture, many of the top global corporations are known for qualities such as:

  • diversity
  • respect
  • innovation
  • agility
  • growth potential
  • collaboration

Those are all so important! 

Creating a culture of feedback is, too.

Feedback, when delivered with the right intention and in the right way, can help develop, enhance, improve and strengthen an individual, team, or organization.

Instead of going into the nuts and bolts of how to give feedback, let's model the way for others by seeking it. 

GO FIRST!

Tell co-workers that you're looking to improve. Then ask:

"Can you tell me one thing I am doing well and one thing I could do to be even better?"  

Tie your request to specifics when applicable. For example, before giving a presentation ask your peer to watch for one thing you do well regarding the content of your presentation and one thing about your delivery that might need improvement. 

There's no guarantee they will ask you the same, BUT do it anyway. You'll get another's perspective and they'll get used to giving you feedback. 

WIN-WIN!