Feedback shouldn’t be scary. But for many small teams, it’s avoided until it’s too late.
Why Feedback Matters:
- Builds trust and transparency
- Helps people improve and grow
- Prevents issues from festering
Tips to Make Feedback Normal:
- Let the team know that everyone should expect to give and receive feedback to help improve performance and capability
- Give small bits of feedback regularly – don't wait until a yearly formal performance review process as the only means to deliver feedback
- Use a simple model such as Situation – Behaviour – Impact
- Ask for feedback yourself to lead by example
Tip: Feedback doesn’t have to be always formal — even a quick comment after a meeting can make a difference.