Can feedback ever be a bad thing?

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Mar 072011
 

I love feedback.  I love receiving it so that I can reflect and improve.  I also love helping my team mates by providing constructive feedback that challenges their thinking.  Today I got it wrong…

This morning I gave feedback to someone when I was annoyed (getting annoyed – a bad choice. I should’ve re-read this post). 

Feedback delivered when on edge/upset/not calm is a bad idea.  It’s rarely constructive, can diminish confidence and certainly doesn’t stimulate the learning environment intended.

I should’ve taken a deep breath and made some notes to discuss at a one-to-one meeting.  

Today is the last time I make this mistake. Stretching my team by challenging their thinking in a safe environment – that’s my future.  

Blogging everyday – check! The next challenge is…

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Feb 202011
 

…Reading & reviewing a book a week.

Since 1 January 2011, I’ve been creating a blog post here every day.  I thought it would be tough to find content.  52 days in, content is the least of my concerns – I have 29 drafts written and ready to post!  My daily blog is now a discipline that I just do. So much so, it’s time for a new challenge..

Like a lot of people, I have a long list of books that I want to read.  The problem is, I get to very few of them.  And it bothers me!

For the rest of 2011, I’m reading a book a week.  Watch this space… 

PS – Any suggestions?

PPS – This week’s book is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.